Today we are focusing on God’s character and does my character reflect His. So as you read this passage look for God’s character and ask, “Does my life reflect His character?” Today I want us to focus on verse 13. “Gird up the loins of your mind”, “What is that?” you may ask. Great question. Back in the day when this was written people went strolling around in long robes that were very hard to move fast. So in order to move fast they would Gird up their loins, (gather up their robe). Here it is used as a word picture for our mind or thought process. Peter is challenging us to pull in all the loose ends of our thinking by rejecting the worlds ideas and focusing on God’s. Specifically focusing on God’s grace through His son Jesus Christ. Grace is giving to us something that we don’t deserve. Jesus Christ gave His life so that we can have a relationship with God the Father. We don’t deserve that gift. We deserve death, but God’s grace gives us the opportunity of living. Two things to think about from this verse: #1 What is my mind focused on? The World or God #2 Do I extend grace toward others (give others what they don’t deserve). Like doing a chore for my brother or sister even though they would never do it in return. Today may we understand to truly be Godly we must be willing to live like God would live.
Father today give me the strength to live for you. Its so tough trying to be godly in a godless society. I need you help, I need your strength. Teach me to be gracious toward others. Teach me to focus on you and what you would have me do.
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