Philippians 3

“For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His glorious body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.” Philippians 3: 18-21

One thing that absolutely cannot be stressed enough is how much, as women, we need to guard our hearts against Satan. Spiritual warfare is all around us, and Paul gave such wonderful advice on how to fight the battle. When everyone around us has their hearts and minds focused on earthly things, Christians have to remember that our permanent citizenship is in Heaven, with God, praising and glorifying HIS name.

I had to pray so intently about this just the other day. I woke up late, rushing around a bit, and couldn’t decide what to wear. My heart was focused on the temporary things of this world. My heart was focused on myself. I had to pause everything I was doing, sit down with the Lord, read this passage, and pray that He would take my focus off of what my hair looked like and put on what my heart looks like. It was amazing in just those few minutes how the Lord completely calmed my spirit, refocused my eyes on Him, and I had a wonderful day in my jeans, white v-neck, and my hair in a messy bun.

If we will only take the time to remember what are the eternal things in life and ask the Lord to turn our eyes to those things, He could use us so mightily.

By: Caitlin Bradt
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