Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:13-16)

God is calling you to gird up the loins of your mind. This means preparing your mind for battle. There are influences in this world that are seeking to pull your mind away from focusing on Jesus. These are influences that can intoxicate you and lure you away from God. There is a war for your mind. God is calling you to be sober in your mind, to focus on His grace, and to live a life of holiness. 

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Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. (Psalm 51:10) Are you struggling with sin today? Ask God to cleanse your heart. He says that if you confess your sins, He is faithful and just to forgive you of your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. He understands the battles that you are facing and wants you to come …

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