For the sake of . . .

But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. (Philippians 3:7, NIV)

Good Morning!
We had the opportunity to take a break from our busy schedule last week. There is a transition period on both sides of a vacation. A definite transition is required to free oneself of living by a schedule. Once freedom is fully experienced it is time to go home and transition back into the schedule. At the very least it is confusing . . . even so, it is necessary to break away from the schedule for health and wholeness.

Likewise, taking a break during the day is necessary for sustainable health. You might say, we need to put the brakes on busyness. A daily separation from busyness, allows you and I to determine if we are investing or spending the gift of life. We must be honest and fill in the blank: Today I am living for the sake of . . .

The Apostle Paul chose to live for the “sake of Christ,” which is the key component to transformational living. Perspective and/or reality transforms for the individual who lives for the “sake of Christ.” This is accomplished through experiencing and managing life through the presence and work of the Spirit . . . “and as the Spirit of the Lord works within us, we become more and more like him and reflect his glory even more” (2 Corinthians 3:18 b, NLT).

Choose to live for the sake of Christ.
Experience the continual transforming presence of the Spirit of Christ.
Put the brakes on busyness during the day.
Take a break and seek God.
Fill in the blank with honesty: Today I am living for the sake of . . .
Ask God to empower you through the Spirit to let go of anything that inhibits living fully and wholly for the sake of Christ.
Enjoy the freedom of living for the sake of Christ.

Learning with you to live for the sake of Christ,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)