Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
No podemos renovarnos por nuestras propias fuerzas. Sí podemos cuidar nuestra mente de las influencias que corrompen. Sí podemos ofrecernos a Dios y entender mejor su voluntad. Al final, sin embargo, a Dios le toca renovar; no solamente cuando nos salva, sino diariamente. Solo la gracia de Dios puede sostenernos, darnos poder y renovarnos. Ofrezcámonos a Él. Después, pidamos con confianza que nos dé su gracia para empoderarnos, perfeccionarnos y renovarnos.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
Remember, our verse today comes from Paul's challenge to put off our old way of life (Ephesians 4:22-24). As we put off the corruption and deceitful desires of our former way of life before Jesus, we now offer ourselves to God to be renewed. But we cannot renew ourselves on our own. We can guard ourselves against corrupting influences, but only God can renew us and enable us to discern his will more fully (Romans 12:1-2). God promises to do the work of renewal in us! Jesus didn't just come to save us from sin, death, and hell; he also came to redeem us for his purposes and his work as his living piece of artistry (Ephesians 2:1-10). God sustains, empowers, and renews us as the Holy Spirit transforms us in this renewal. So, let's offer ourselves first to God and then to others as servants of the Lord Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:5). Then, we confidently ask for the Holy Spirit to make us new inside and out!
Mi oración
Padre, me acerco a ti, pidiendo tu gracia para renovar la manera en la cual miro todo, especialmente como miro a la gente. Pido que limpies mi corazón y que renueves mi mente y mi espíritu. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amén.
My Prayer...
Father, I come to you asking for your grace to make me new in how I look at things, especially how I view people. Please cleanse my heart and make me new in my mind and my spirit. I want to live each day of this coming year sharing your love, empowered by your Spirit, and aware of your grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
