🔥 The Cost of Conviction 🔥Day 3 | August 30, 2023💌 A Message from Pastor AdamConvictions define who we are. They shape our actions, our decisions, and our relationships. Today, I invite you to reflect on the cost of holding onto your convictions, especially when the world pushes against them. May this devotional inspire and challenge you. Faithfully, Pastor Adam 📖 ScriptureDaniel 3:1-6 (NLT) "King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue ninety feet tall and nine feet wide and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. ... He sent messages to the high officers, officials, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates, and all the provincial officials to come to the dedication of the statue he had set up. ... When you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipes, and other musical instruments, bow to the ground to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s gold statue. Anyone who refuses to obey will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace." 💭 ReflectionThe world often demands conformity. It sets standards, expectations, and even idols for us to follow. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced such a challenge, yet they chose to remain true to their faith. Their story is a powerful reminder that true conviction might come at a cost, but it's a cost worth bearing. As Romans 12:2 (NLT) advises, "Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think." 🛠 ApplicationReflect on your convictions. Are there areas in your life where you feel pressured to conform to the world's standards? Today's actionable step: Write down one conviction you hold dear. Throughout the day, remind yourself of this conviction and seek ways to uphold it, even if it's counter-cultural. 🙏 PrayerLord, in a world that often pulls us in different directions, help us to remain anchored in our faith. Strengthen our convictions and give us the courage to stand firm, even when it's challenging. May we always prioritize our relationship with You above all else. Amen. |
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