This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. – 1 John 5:3

Do you know what your aim is as a Christian? Without a solid answer to this question, followers of Christ may find themselves simply striving to be good. But is it possible to actually keep the law of God?

The reality is that the glorious result of the Christian life is transformation – allowing God’s Spirit to create a beautiful likeness of Jesus Christ in you! It is a matter of the heart, a communion resulting in what the apostle Paul calls “the obedience of faith” (Romans 1:5). This transition fulfills God’s commands and brings the name of Christ to the nations. You yield to His goodness instead of striving to be good.

The outworking of the Christian life is a Spirit-enabled life. Before accepting Christ, you were ruled by your “flesh,” the desires of this world, and the appetites of your body. When you surrender your heart and mind to God, He begins a makeover of your desires, shifting you towards things that matter to Him and bring Him glory. The Holy Spirit leads you in expressing faith by loving God and loving the people in your life. The practical aspect of this love causes you to do good works, particularly in those relationships. These good works lead you to a place of sacrifice that requires God’s power to accomplish the task. As you live, guided and empowered by His Spirit, God will provide everything you need to do what His grace requires.  

Pray for the governing officials and citizens of this nation to live transformed, Spirit-led lives. Ask that God’s purpose would be accomplished in the United States and that the people would be submitted to His principles and laws.