Wednesday, February 9, 2022
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
Romans 12:1
We are under solemn obligations to God to keep the spirit pure and the body healthy, that we may be a benefit to humanity and render to God perfect service. The apostle utters these words of warning: “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.” He urges us onward by telling us that “every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things.” He exhorts all who call themselves Christians to present their bodies “a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.” He says: “I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.”
{AH 123.2}
A healthy mind depends to a great degree on what your thoughts continually dwell on, your diet, exercise, and healthy relationships.
Heart Question: Do you choose to think about heavenly things, upon themes of righteousness and holiness? Do you engage the brain in an activity focused on God’s Word and will? How is your diet looking? Is there room for improvement in order to have a healthier mind, ready to engage in spiritual activities? When was the last time you had a deep, meaningful conversation with somebody? Why not ask God to guide you in the process of gaining better mental health starting today?
- Pray for Christ’s humility to cover us, so we will deny self and have Christ’s gentleness
- Pray for Christ’s righteousness to cover and fill us.
- Pray for our churches to grow financially, socially, and spiritually
- Pray for the evangelistic Efforts in Guyana
- Pray for relevant community projects that are being done during the Centennial celebration period and beyond.
- Pray for Jesus to make us humble and meek