Ginny - Ephesians 4

S - "So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is due to the hardening of their hearts. Having lost all sensitivity, they have given themselves over to sensuality so as to indulge in every kind of impurity, and they are full of greed." 4:17-19

O - There was so much in this chapter that I needed to hear! So many reminders of the life we as Christians are called to lead. Overall what I got out of Ephesians 4 is that we as God's children are called to a higher standard. We are to be set apart. We are to take the higher road. We are not to go with the flow.

A - For me that difference between my life and the world's norm is found in the little things. It's not a billboard with flashing lights saying look what I did or didn't do. It is found in the quiet, everyday routines of life that others will notice Christ in me. Ephesians 4 mentions a few: humility, gentle, patient, loving, unified, peace, have hope, respected, mature, disciplined, honest, wise, compassionate, kind, forgiving. The three that jump out at me are loving, have hope, and wise. I know the Lord is working on these with me because Satan has certainly been attacking me in all 3 of these areas. I need to be more loving to others. I get discouraged when I feel like all I do is hope, yet nothing happens, and in recent days have been reminded how much I need wisdom to make it through the trying times.

P - Lord I want to be set apart for You in all areas of my life. Lord please help me as I strive to be loving, not give up on hope, and grow in wisdom. It is through your strength that love, hope, and wisdom are possible. Thank you for Your Word that teaches and changes me.