S - 1 John 2:6 Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did.
O - The true test to see if myself or someone else is a Christian is to see if the person lives like Jesus did. The saying "What would Jesus Do" is probably more applicable than one might think.
A - Am I living as Jesus did? Most of the time I am living a life that is outwardly Christian and I know and say the right things. But what about my heart and what about my priorities in life? Do I spend mass amounts of time thinking about God and praying/talking to Him? Are my first thoughts about God and letting Him REALLY take the controls of my life? Am I making time for God throughout my day and looking for Him to guide me or am I talking to Him only when I need Him or for Him to bless the path that I chose? Clearly I need to refocus my life on Him and make my priorities straight. He should be the first priority in my life. I want to be near Him and know what He wants for my life. I want my life to be a blessing back to Him for all that He has done and for who He is.
P - God, I ask that you forgive me for the life that I have been living with only giving you a portion of my life and letting you drive from the back seat. I invite you to take complete control of my life and to steer me in the direction you want me to take. I want to think, talk, and act like you in all I do. Additionally, I ask that you help me to reprioritize my life outside of you. Help me to keep Christa and the children a close 2nd and 3rd priority and to have me and my desires be the last instead of the first. I want to be that man that you desire and the man that Christa desires and needs and the father that my chilren need and desire. I know that I can only do this with your help and I pray that you help me with that daily. Lord, I thank you for your Son Jesus Christ and I praise you and worship you this morning. I give you my life, my heart, and my soul.
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