Using Alpha Power to Be Careful

UV 2948/10000 Using Alpha Power to Be Careful
Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways
Haggai 1 v 5

We are to be careful in all our ways. We need to compare our life in all its aspects against the Word. The Word of the Lord is our benchmark, our litmus test, our standard. We need to measure how much we have fallen short of His ways reflected in His word and repent. The word “repent” means that not only we are sorry for our ways but we desire with all our hearts to make amends, to improve on our ways. The word provides many filters through which we need to send our thoughts, our words, our reactions and actions. The Word like a sharp and penetrating instrument is able to discern the motives behind our thoughts. We need to allow the Word to so destroy any false motives of lust and pride that causes us to think certain thoughts, speak certain words and do certain things.

To be careful, it does not mean that we should be anxious, paranoid or hesitant. It only implies that we should introspect and allow the Holy Spirit and the Word to guide us in our ways. To be careful is to examine ourselves every day in the light of the knowledge we have of the character and teachings of Jesus. Are we thinking, speaking and acting or reacting like Him to the various situations we face in life? We model ourselves on Jesus and try to emulate Him in our inner life as well as its external manifestations.
We need to consider our priorities. Are we giving the Lord the first place in our lives ? We need to consider our lifestyle. Are we disciplined enough? Are we using our time, resources, talents, gifts, opportunities to glorify God ? We need to consider our pattern of spending and giving? Are we giving enough for the right causes? We need to consider our speech pattern? Are we positive, encouraging, helpful to others with our words? We need to consider our relationships with family and colleagues as well as those who work under us. Are we kind, considerate, thoughtful, respectful? Are we careful to avoid arguments, fights, insults, retaliation in the flesh ? If the answer is no to any of these questions, we need to seek the grace or Alpha power of the Lord to change ourselves for the better in the days to come.