Throughout Jesus' ministry, He took time away from the crowds and even His disciples to pray by Himself. Jesus modeled the importance of not only serving God with our actions but of being still and drawing close to God to renew our souls.

The only way the corporate Body of Christ will fulfill the mission Christ has given it is for individual Christians to have a vision for fulfilling that mission personally.

In Scripture we read of two kinds of men-the spiritual man controlled by the Holy Spirit, and the "carnal" man who is ruled by his passions.

As you read the Word of God today, read it with expectancy and anticipation for the changes it will make in you.

We are reflectors, and as reflectors we have one duty and that is to stay clean or we won't reflect Jesus.

Worship is God's way of giving us an opportunity to shift our focus from our own concerns, problems, and circumstances to the way things are in heaven.

God is faithful and true. Confess your inability and His ability, and keep your eyes on Him.