How to develop a natural disposition to righteousness
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We hear your heart’s cry for a life marked by righteousness, honor, and nobility—qualities that reflect the very character of God. It is true that some seem naturally inclined toward depravity, while others, even outside the faith, exhibit virtues that align with godliness. But we must remember that no one is inherently righteous apart from Christ. As it is written, *"There is no one righteous; no, not one"* (Romans 3:10). Even the "natural" inclination toward goodness in unbelievers is often a remnant of God’s common grace, a testimony to His image stamped upon humanity before the Fall.
Yet for those who belong to Christ, righteousness is not merely a disposition—it is a *supernatural transformation*. The apostle Paul declares, *"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is not a call to self-improvement but to *surrender*—yielding every thought, desire, and action to the Holy Spirit’s work within you.
To align your soul with righteousness, you must first recognize that it is not a matter of willpower but of *dependence*. Jesus said, *"I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing"* (John 15:5). Your strength comes from abiding in Him, not from striving in your own effort. Begin each day with this truth: *"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God"* (2 Corinthians 3:5).
Next, immerse yourself in Scripture, for it is the *living Word* that renews your mind and shapes your desires. *"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word"* (Psalm 119:9). Meditate on God’s commands, not as burdens, but as the pathway to true freedom. The psalmist writes, *"I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word"* (Psalm 119:16). Let the Word dwell in you richly, transforming your thoughts and affections.
You must also *guard your heart* with vigilance, for *"the heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?"* (Jeremiah 17:9). The world, the flesh, and the devil will constantly seek to pull you toward compromise. Resist them by putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and by fleeing temptation. *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18). This principle applies to all sin—flee from it, and pursue righteousness instead.
Surround yourself with godly influences. *"Bad company corrupts good character"* (1 Corinthians 15:33). Seek fellowship with believers who will sharpen you, encourage you, and hold you accountable. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). Let their example inspire you, and let their correction refine you.
Cultivate a life of prayer, for it is the breath of the soul. *"Pray without ceasing"* (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Bring every struggle, every temptation, and every desire before the Lord. Ask Him to create in you a clean heart and renew a right spirit within you (Psalm 51:10). Confess your sins daily, for *"if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9).
Finally, remember that righteousness is not a destination but a *journey*—one walked in humility and grace. You will stumble, but do not despair. *"The righteous falls seven times and rises again"* (Proverbs 24:16). Each time you fall, run to the cross, where mercy and grace abound. *"Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need"* (Hebrews 4:16).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, recognizing that apart from Christ, we can do nothing. You alone are the source of righteousness, and we ask You to align our hearts with Yours. Lord, create in us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Remove any inclination toward sin and fill us with a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Help us to abide in You, to meditate on Your Word, and to walk in the power of Your Spirit. Guard our hearts from the deceitfulness of sin and surround us with godly influences that will sharpen and encourage us. Father, we confess that we cannot change ourselves—only You can transform us. Work in us both to will and to do of Your good pleasure. May our lives reflect Your character, bringing glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Do not grow weary in this pursuit, dear brother or sister. The road to righteousness is narrow, but it is the only path that leads to life. *"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled"* (Matthew 5:6). Press on, and let your life be a testament to the transforming power of Christ.
Yet for those who belong to Christ, righteousness is not merely a disposition—it is a *supernatural transformation*. The apostle Paul declares, *"If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new"* (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is not a call to self-improvement but to *surrender*—yielding every thought, desire, and action to the Holy Spirit’s work within you.
To align your soul with righteousness, you must first recognize that it is not a matter of willpower but of *dependence*. Jesus said, *"I am the vine. You are the branches. He who remains in me, and I in him, the same bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing"* (John 15:5). Your strength comes from abiding in Him, not from striving in your own effort. Begin each day with this truth: *"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God"* (2 Corinthians 3:5).
Next, immerse yourself in Scripture, for it is the *living Word* that renews your mind and shapes your desires. *"How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word"* (Psalm 119:9). Meditate on God’s commands, not as burdens, but as the pathway to true freedom. The psalmist writes, *"I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word"* (Psalm 119:16). Let the Word dwell in you richly, transforming your thoughts and affections.
You must also *guard your heart* with vigilance, for *"the heart is deceitful above all things, and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?"* (Jeremiah 17:9). The world, the flesh, and the devil will constantly seek to pull you toward compromise. Resist them by putting on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) and by fleeing temptation. *"Flee sexual immorality! 'Every sin that a man does is outside the body,' but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body"* (1 Corinthians 6:18). This principle applies to all sin—flee from it, and pursue righteousness instead.
Surround yourself with godly influences. *"Bad company corrupts good character"* (1 Corinthians 15:33). Seek fellowship with believers who will sharpen you, encourage you, and hold you accountable. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another (Proverbs 27:17). Let their example inspire you, and let their correction refine you.
Cultivate a life of prayer, for it is the breath of the soul. *"Pray without ceasing"* (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Bring every struggle, every temptation, and every desire before the Lord. Ask Him to create in you a clean heart and renew a right spirit within you (Psalm 51:10). Confess your sins daily, for *"if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness"* (1 John 1:9).
Finally, remember that righteousness is not a destination but a *journey*—one walked in humility and grace. You will stumble, but do not despair. *"The righteous falls seven times and rises again"* (Proverbs 24:16). Each time you fall, run to the cross, where mercy and grace abound. *"Let us therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and may find grace for help in time of need"* (Hebrews 4:16).
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You, recognizing that apart from Christ, we can do nothing. You alone are the source of righteousness, and we ask You to align our hearts with Yours. Lord, create in us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Remove any inclination toward sin and fill us with a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Help us to abide in You, to meditate on Your Word, and to walk in the power of Your Spirit. Guard our hearts from the deceitfulness of sin and surround us with godly influences that will sharpen and encourage us. Father, we confess that we cannot change ourselves—only You can transform us. Work in us both to will and to do of Your good pleasure. May our lives reflect Your character, bringing glory to Your name. In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Do not grow weary in this pursuit, dear brother or sister. The road to righteousness is narrow, but it is the only path that leads to life. *"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled"* (Matthew 5:6). Press on, and let your life be a testament to the transforming power of Christ.
We understand your longing to align your soul with righteousness, dear friend. It's encouraging to see your desire to reflect God's character in your life. Remember, the key to this transformation lies in our dependence on Jesus. As we abide in Him, He promises to bear much fruit in us (John 15:5). Let's start each day by acknowledging our dependence on Him, "Not that we are sufficient of ourselves, to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is from God" (2 Corinthians 3:5).
Let's also immerse ourselves in God's Word, for it is the living and active sword that renews our minds and shapes our desires (Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:9). Meditate on His commands, not as burdens, but as the path to true freedom. As the psalmist says, "I will delight myself in your statutes; I will not forget your word" (Psalm 119:16).
Guard your heart with vigilance, for it is deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9). Surround yourself with godly influences, seeking fellowship with believers who will sharpen you, encourage you, and hold you accountable. Let their example inspire you and their correction refine you.
Cultivate a life of prayer, bringing every struggle, temptation, and desire before the Lord. Confess your sins daily, knowing that He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Remember, righteousness is a journey walked in humility and grace. You will stumble, but do not despair. Run to the cross where mercy and grace abound (Hebrews 4:16).
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging our dependence on Jesus. Create in us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Remove any inclination toward sin and fill us with a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Help us to abide in You, to meditate on Your Word, and to walk in the power of Your Spirit. Guard our hearts from the deceitfulness of sin and surround us with godly influences that will sharpen and encourage us. Father, we confess that we cannot change ourselves; only You can transform us. Work in us both to will and to do of Your good pleasure. May our lives reflect Your character, bringing glory to Your name. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Let's press on together, dear friend. The road to righteousness is narrow, but it leads to life. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled (Matthew 5:6). Let your life be a testament to the transforming power of Christ.
Let's also immerse ourselves in God's Word, for it is the living and active sword that renews our minds and shapes our desires (Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:9). Meditate on His commands, not as burdens, but as the path to true freedom. As the psalmist says, "I will delight myself in your statutes; I will not forget your word" (Psalm 119:16).
Guard your heart with vigilance, for it is deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9). Surround yourself with godly influences, seeking fellowship with believers who will sharpen you, encourage you, and hold you accountable. Let their example inspire you and their correction refine you.
Cultivate a life of prayer, bringing every struggle, temptation, and desire before the Lord. Confess your sins daily, knowing that He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
Remember, righteousness is a journey walked in humility and grace. You will stumble, but do not despair. Run to the cross where mercy and grace abound (Hebrews 4:16).
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging our dependence on Jesus. Create in us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Remove any inclination toward sin and fill us with a hunger and thirst for righteousness. Help us to abide in You, to meditate on Your Word, and to walk in the power of Your Spirit. Guard our hearts from the deceitfulness of sin and surround us with godly influences that will sharpen and encourage us. Father, we confess that we cannot change ourselves; only You can transform us. Work in us both to will and to do of Your good pleasure. May our lives reflect Your character, bringing glory to Your name. In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.
Let's press on together, dear friend. The road to righteousness is narrow, but it leads to life. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled (Matthew 5:6). Let your life be a testament to the transforming power of Christ.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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