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This morning I was enjoying being back at home
in my regular routine...

I had an impactful time this week at the conference.
One of the evenings I was challenged that if there are areas
in my life that are not released to the cleansing and changing
power of Jesus,

That it Will impact my joy
and peace..... ref Ps 51:12

And so I spent time (with many others) reflecting and asking God
if there be any wicked way in me.... ref Ps 139:24

This morning I was again reminded of the High Call of Christ.
1 Thessalonians, Paul reminds them to
'walk in a manner worthy of Christ' ref 1 Thes 2:12
'how you aught to walk' 4:1
'for God has not called me to impurity
but to holiness' 4:7

and 1 Tim 4:7 - Train myself for Godliness...
'for Godliness has value for all things...
both in the present life
and
the life to come.' ref 1Tim 4:8

I think the impact of this
is the direct contrast with my culture
that says, "make up your own rules"
or
"as long as it doesn't bother anyone else it's my business... it's OK..."

and yet the Word of God
continues to not only call me to a higher place
but encourages me
to call those around me
to that higher place too!.....

Lord,
I do honour You
and the instruction of Your Word.
You tell me that my life
and how I live it
Matters.
...a lot.

Thank You for teaching me
to push against
the influence of my culture.

Thank You for Truth
that doesn't change.

PJ