For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the LORD and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God. Colossians 1:9-10
Many who read devotions already know it is important to make Jesus first in your life and you take positive steps to do that by not only reading devotions each day but by hiding God's word in your heart daily. You may live under the same roof with those who go to church with you but just don't do much beyond Sunday. It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict a person of their need to grow in Christ. As much as you may want to say something, don't. Also church and religion don't save anyone.
Love is what wins people to Christ not showing how perfectly together we may be(HA) or beating someone over the head with the Bible. The Holy Spirit is who brings conviction to hearts that are cold, lost, or straying from where they once were. Your job and mine, quite simply, is to keep praying. Period.
Make sure each and every day you set an example for those soured to what they call 'religion' and be a light in the darkness around you. Keep praying for loved ones who seem to be lethargic about anything that smacks of Jesus. Don't lecture but love. Let God do the rest.
PRAYER:There was a time I know Lord that I did not see my need beyond one hour a week but now I know that this world is not my home and I want to live for you and help lead others to you through words and actions. Use me to do that Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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