Reach Higher!

"... live no longer as the unsaved do, for they are blinded and confused. Their closed hearts are full of darkness; they are far away from the life of God because they have shut their minds against Him, and they cannot understand His ways. They don't care anymore about right or wrong and have given themselves over to impure ways." Ephesians 4:17-19

Many people hear the term "born again", yet don't really understand what it means, perceiving it to reflect someone who is an extremist or fanatical.

The term "born again" merely represents a rebirth; from abandoning ones former sinful ways, and embracing a straight and narrow path where Christ may be glorified. It is a rebirth of mind, body and spirit. The qualities that glorify Christ are goodness and righteousness: living Christ's message of loving one another and treating others as you yourself wish to be treated.

As the above Bible verse reflects, if we have released sin's hold on us, it only makes sense that we will no longer live as those who continue to walk in darkness, rejecting God and His credo of love. Such people cannot comprehend this message because their hearts are hardened, and they don't desire to distinguish between right and wrong. Instead, their life philosophy is one dominated by the selfish and lustful desires of their own will, and flesh, not spirit, is given priority.

God calls us to reach beyond our flesh and blood and to trust His mercy, wisdom and abilities. If you are already a Christian, yet you are not fully convicted to the point where your actions speak just as loud as your words, today is a good day to recommit your life to Christ.

If you would like to experience this rebirth; abandoning sin, and grasping on to God's good ways, follow the links at the end of this page so that you may receive additional resources. Feel free to contact me as well, at editor@MelanieSchurr.com

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Contributed by Melanie Schurr (Copyright (c)2005 Melanie Schurr) Melanie Schurr is author of "Ecstatic Living Ecstatic Loving: A Christian marriage manual and Life-guide," "Son Salutations" and "Daily Contemplations," which are a collection of read-one-a-day modern inspirations. For more information, visit www.MelanieSchurr.com