Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
- Jesus in John 17:17 NIV
May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through.
1 Thessalonians 5:23 NIV
For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 NIV
To be sanctified is to be “set apart” for God. It’s the idea of our whole life being fully given to God. When we try to segregate our lives and only give God parts of us, we hinder God’s good work in us and we frustrate ourselves. God wants us to be sanctified so He can make his Spirit life flow through us. This pleases God, it brings joy to us and it attracts people to God’s goodness. In short, it’s a win-win-win.
An important part of growing in trust is renewing our mind with God’s truth. This week, write out the three verses above and carry them with you throughout the week. Review them several times a day. Let their truth fill your mind and heart so they can powerfully change you.
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