---IT'S ALL IN THE BOOK ~~

---[Romans 12:2]
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
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We rightly do all kinds of things to protect ourselves. We try to eat nutritious food, exercise, wear our seat belts, brush our teeth and floss, use sunscreen. But we fail to do one of the things that offers the most protection when we don’t read our Bibles regularly in order to renew our minds.
What you or someone else thinks the Bible might say could possibly do you some good; but in order to protect yourself from manipulation and deception, you need to know what it says for yourself. You will not know your Bible adequately if your only interaction with it is listening to preachers—we’re not that good! You need to read it to learn about the character of God and the salvation offered only through His Son, Jesus of Nazareth. This knowledge and awareness will allow you to live differently than “the pattern of this world,” and you will flourish as you become more like Christ and understand His will and purposes for your life.

THINK ABOUT IT
Is reading and thinking about God’s Word part of your daily routine? If so, how has it changed your life? If not, won’t you consider making it a priority?

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, open my mind to understand Your Word, which reveals Your character and Your ways. I want to be more like You and choose to submit my heart and mind to You to transform them for useful service in Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, amen.
--WOC/AJ