Be on guard, so as to shun Satan

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world." 1 Peter 5:8-9, NKJV

Always focus supremely on being of pure substance and character (out of respect for our Lord), so as to never allow the worthless devil to gain the slightest foothold...

God is who's responsible for our blessings

"by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9, NKJV

We owe all powerful things in our lives to our heavenly father, so seek more ways in which you can show increased appreciation to Him for all He does to you...

God's personal letter to us is all that ultimately lasts & matters

"All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flowers fall away, but the word of the Lord endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you." 1 Peter 1:24-25, NKJV

Though life and our flesh are only temporary (and always extremely fleeting), God and His letter stand firm and perfect throughout all of eternity, so cling to it as much as possible and obey its statutes (while helping others understand it by telling them how it's helping you)...

The Bible alone is our perfect letter

"the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." Hebrews 4:12, NKJV

God personally produced each verse of the Holy Bible to provide a perfect and fluent guide for us; study it at every possible moment, and always follow its demands eagerly and enthusiastically...            

Study the Bible word for word, and use what you learn

"All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17, NKJV

God demands that we daily study His personal letter to each of us, because every word is ideal and useful! Share here what you've learnt from it today...

Use harmonic language amongst your fellow disciples to praise God

"Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,"
Ephesians 5:19-20, NKJV

More consistently and diligently use all possible mustical talents which God blesses you with (if only to sing in the choir) to give Him supreme honor, glory, and praise...

Humbly fear our heavenly father

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:10, NKJV

Our Lord made us, and determines how happy and prosperous we will be (and it's He alone who we answer to and serve), so sincerely & humbly kneel to Him and report for duty at each possible moment...

Speak in inspiring and productive ways for our Lord's glory

"A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!" Proverbs 15:23, NKJV

Uplift others with your speech, so as to mirror what Christ demands of us and to draw others closer to our Creator and Sustainer...

Be glad to fulfill our Lord's will for your life

"I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart." Psalm 40:8, NKJV

Eagerly and enthusiastically seek, obey, and fulfill the will which our heavenly father designs exclusively for you...

Tirelessly request spiritual renewal by our heavenly father

"Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and uphold me by Your generous Spirit." Psalm 51:12, NKJV

We can't make it on our own, and need as much of God's help as we deserve and that He deems appropriate, so ask for it while conducting your biblically-mandatory and daily prayer time...

Find needed and desired happiness in our Lord

"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4, NKJV

Communicating with (and serving) our heavenly father is more joyful than anything else, so concentrate on discovering all needed joy and fulfillment in your close and true walk with Him...

Patiently wait on God

"Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!" Psalm 27:14, NKJV

It's natural for us as mere mortals to desire prosperity too quickly, but we must be more diligent about remembering that the God who we belong to & fear delivers all legitimate/favorable things in His own good time (and that needs to be permissible with us, if we're really disciples, which is always our primary objective)...

Humbly and genuinely fear our heavenly father

"The secret of the Lord is with those who fear Him, and He will show them His covenant. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He shall pluck my feet out of the net." Psalm 25:14-15, NKJV

We want to be in favor of our Creator (who can-and will-punish us when we err in ways which we neither desire and/or can deal with), so humble yourselves before Him and place His agenda over your own...

Fair weather companions leave, but He never fails us

"My relatives have failed, and my close friends have forgotten me." Psalm 19:14, NKJV

Though family, friends, enemies, and everyone else around us ultimately turn on us (sometimes abandoning us in the most wicked and permanent ways imaginable), our savior Christ is who exclusively stands beside us without fail, so draw closer to Him with more honorable loyalty and respect...

Our heavenly father is the only diety

"You are great, O Lord God. For there is none like You, nor is there any God besides You, according to all that we have heard with our ears." 2 Samuel 7:22, NKJV

Let no other religious form (or anything of this world) come between you and our Lord, who alone is who we must live for and serve above everything (and anyone) else...

Be in this world, but only of our Lord

"do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2, NKJV

Focus steadily on our heavenly father and what He wants, over your own desire (and especially over the sinful will of those around you, regardless of how strong their negative temptation is to you)...

God has an ideal plan for each of us

"I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11, NKJV

Our heavenly father only has the best intentions for us! Place your complete trust (and needs & seeking) in His hands, and diligently work closely with Him to prosper under His care...

Trust in the Lord above yourself

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV

Place all of your intellect and spiritual fervor in God's hands instead of your own, with all you have, and follow His constant guidance in all things...

Find refuge in our Lord

"Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us." Psalm 62:8, NKJV

Though we never seem to find something in this world of darkness which we can trust and have faith in Him, we must always completely place our assurance in our heavenly father & deeply communicate effectively with Him daily in heartfelt prayer, finding needed safety and joy in His protection...

Humbly live for our heavenly father with everything you have

"You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold fast to Him." Deuteronomy 13:4, NKJV

Our chief guide must always be our heavenly father, and we must humbly fear Him (via remembering that He has the power to punish and/or destroy us in unbearable ways, at any moment), while willingly being aware of His expectations of us (through loyally studying His personal letter to each of us) and constantly listening to (and adhering) His direct communication to each of us (which we must petition for-and obey-via dialogue with our Holy Spirit)...

Belong to God and hunger for Him and His Word

"O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water." Psalms 63:1, NKJV

We must earnestly belong to and live for our heavenly father from the beginning of our day until its end! How can you sharpen your commitment to His will for your every move?

Trust in God and gain strength from Him

"Trust in the Lord forever, for in Yah, the Lord, is everlasting strength." Isaiah 26:4, NKJV

The only way to attain needed and desired strength with which to fulfill our legitimate goals, to move toward being happy and successful, and with which to navigate through this world of darkness & to conquer Satan lies in our ability to gleam power from our heavenly father; seek His will for this appropriately, and enjoy the results...

Attend to-and pursue-our Lord

"Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near." Isaiah 55:6, NKJV

Daily seek and obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit, while becoming a better servant (and more familiar with) our heavenly father through your mandatory prayer, Bible reading, and witnessing to Him...

Avoid arrogance

"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth." Proverbs 27:1, NKJV

Avoid ungodly arrogance, in favor of being humble and obedient before our heavenly father in accordance with the guidance of the Holy Spirit (which we must constantly be seeking and receiving)...

We owe everything to our risen savior

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," 1 Peter 1:3, NKJV

Because Christ rose from (and conquered death), we are able, called to, and must align with Him to rebuke Satan and all evil...

Trust in the Lord

"The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe." Proverbs 29:25, NKJV

Though we all face unbearable obstacles wrongfully inflicted upon us by Satan, we must be empowered by God's strength so we can prevail for His glory...