Ready, Set Go~

I love how Paul desired that every single nook and cranny of his whole being would be lived unto God and would be pleasing to Him, not himself. He was always training himself for godliness ( 1 Tim 4:7)in the battle of daily living. I was thinking about just that this morning. How can I train myself for godliness? How can every thought be toward Christ alone? How can I be more dependent upon Him? How can walk through the day thinking of Him and not walk with a constant state of self-focus? How can I maintain a constant God focus and an utter dependence upon Him for ALL THINGS?

... set your hearts in things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ( Remember, Kelly...) For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-2

I am remembering and reminding myself this training takes action and doing. It just doesn't "happen." It takes hard work, discipline, the right mindset, energy, persistence, perseverance, diligence and just plain one foot in front of the other.

In this battle of whatever I am doing, I agree with Colossians 3:23-24: I must "work heartily, as for the Lord and not men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."

There is great peace and joy when we are intimately walking with Jesus. The truth is, when there is little thought of Him constantly, self focus creeps in. All of that training for battle goes out the window ( but praise Him we are redeemed by His blood to keep pressing on! Thank You Jesus!)

Keep me mindful of You, Lord in the daily battle. I plead with Paul,
May I "live a life worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way, bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience and joyfully giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light." Colossians 1:10-12

I'm ready to fight. Ready, Set, Go!