A Year 4 Transformation: Day 7: Always on My Mind

Passage of the Day:

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?  By living according to your word. ¹⁰ I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. ¹¹ I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. ¹² Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees. ¹³ With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. ¹⁴ I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. ¹⁵ I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. ¹⁶ I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word, Psalm 119:9-16.

Reflection:

There are moments in life where God has been front and center, always on my mind. Unfortunately, these moments are few and far between. Whether it’s projects around the house, writing or watching sports, my mind is easily distracted. Consumed by what I am doing, by the time I look at my phone, it’s too late to spend quality time with God in Bible Study or prayer. If I plan ahead in 2024, this bad habit can be altered to devote more time on my calendar for God.

Prayerful Action:

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;  I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” ¹¹ The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress, Psalm 46:10-11.

Renewing Your Mind:

If age is now just a number, time should be a portion of your day blocked out to meet with God. Whether this is an early morning walk, long commute to work or a quiet place, make room for God in your life in 2024. Don’t put this off for another day, week or month. Seize the day now!

Song of the Day:

Final Thoughts:

Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful, Joshua 1:8.

by Jay Mankus