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THE JOURNEY

Text : 1Peter 2:11. 

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

 *If you are a child of God, then, you are a stranger here on earth. This place is not your permanent abode, you are on a journey, always live in the consciousness of this.* 

You must constantly remind yourself that you are a stranger here on earth,  a temporary resident whose true home is with God in heaven.

Everyday is a step further in the journey of life that should take you back to God. God has given everyone who comes to this earth his life time to journey back to Him. 

This new year is offering you another opportunity to press in on this journey of becoming more like the Christ. 

There are many things waging war against your journey back to God. To make it home successfully,  you are to be on your guard. One way to be on your guard is to abstain from fleshly lusts- desires of the flesh.
Romans 13:14 says ... *put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.* 

A new year's resolution can't carry you far into the year. To live a victorious life this year, you must be willing and ready to learn of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 11:29)
   
Bible Reading:

1 Peter1:1-11 

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, please help me to lean on you all through this year and beyond in Jesus name.
 

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