Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)
13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet
to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is
behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press
on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me
heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Some Christians have learned little of a daily devotional
life. Some time ago a policeman asked me what the secret of victorious living
was. I told him that there is no magic formula that can be pronounced. If any
word could describe it, I would say surrender. The second word I would say
would be devotion. Nothing can take the place of a daily devotional life with
Christ. Your quiet time, your prayer time, the time you spend in the Word, is
absolutely essential for a happy Christian life. You cannot possibly be a
happy, dynamic, and powerful Christian apart from a daily walk with Christ.
Christ is calling Christians today to cleansing, to dedication, to
consecration, and to full surrender. It will make the difference between success
and failure in your spiritual life. It will make the difference between being
helped and helping others. It will make a difference in your habits, in your
prayer life, in your Bible reading, in your giving, in your testimony, and in
your church membership. This is the Christian hour of decision!
Thought for today:
Do I have a daily prayer life?
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