READY TO CHANGE 

Do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy. 1 PETER 1: 14– 15

Do you sense something in your life needs to change? Are there areas that simply aren’t working? Are you willing to say, “Lord, I want to exalt You. I’ve had enough of my own way—I want to live by Yours”?

If so, ask God to identify the areas where you’re sinful, self-centered, and struggling rather than Christ-centered and victorious. Whatever He brings to mind, acknowledge that He is right and make the decision to turn from your ways. He will show you how as you read Scripture.

As He reveals principles from His Word, apply them to your life— even when they don’t completely make sense— and trust Him to bless your obedience.

Answer all of the questions, dilemmas, and challenges you encounter with this: “Lord Jesus, what would You have me do? I want to obey You.” Not only will doing so transform your life, it will build the most wonderful, profound, and indescribable intimacy between you and the Savior.

Jesus, please reveal if there’s anything in my life that displeases You. Show me the way I should go—I want to obey You, amen.

In His presence . . . allow Him to transform you.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F.. Every Day in His Presence (p. 209).