The more we’re in His Word, not only will we be on guard more consistently, but the more we will look at life through a spiritual lens automatically.  We won’t have to force ourselves or set out to look for things in life in which to make a spiritual application, it just happens.

Whether I’m watching a game or movie, I’m not sitting there constantly thinking about God, but if an ungodly ad comes on, my minds goes into spiritual mode.  When I’m having a coffee or lunch with someone, or out at the store, I don’t set out to direct the conversation towards the Bible, but I am mindful for opportunities.  When conversations take place, opportunities abound simply because life is happening every day-to everyone of us.  When I’m at home all day, with little or no outside interaction, I need to guard my mind and heart as well.  If I neglect God’s Word; if I push it aside and take time for everything else but Him, I am in danger of becoming desensitized to the wrongs in the world; to the wrongs in my life.  A wrong may not look so wrong.  If I’m not in His Word, if I’m not focused, if I am less purposeful about my day than I should be, I will be negligent; my heart won’t beat as it should.  Every day, I need to be purposeful in guarding my heart and mind.

I can listen to sermons all day and get fed, but I need to get in the Word and read It for myself as well.  Most importantly, I have to be active in applying what I hear and read to myself and to others. 2 Timothy 2:15 tells me that I need to study to show myself approved unto God, a workman that won’t be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

1 Peter 3:15 tells me to sanctify the Lord God in my heart: to be ready always to give an answer to anyone that asks for a reason of the hope that is in me with meekness and fear.

Earnestly,

Yours