The Power of a Made-up Mind (II)

The Power of a Made-up Mind (II)

But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king‚s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Daniel 1:8 [NKJV]

Bible Reading: Daniel 1

A million dollar question I would love to pose this morning is this: What is your mind made up about? Daniel proposed in his heart not to defile himself with the king’s meal. What are you making up your mind to do or not to do? Since the beginning of another year, some people would have made new year resolutions twenty-four days ago to do or not to do something again. For example, a resolution to be more faithful in their service to God, to be a faithful parent, to study hard, to avoid procrastination and to be exercise daily etc. While these resolutions are not bad at all, they must not be based on lip-service. Your proposition must be backed up with action. Your vision for the year will determine your resolution. For instance, if you want to grow in your walk with God, that will determine the choices you will make. Yours might be to build a house, to grow professionally, to love your children, and to evangelize etc.

When there is no decision taken, there is no accountability, no responsibility and at times no way to even measure growth. After ten days, Daniel and his three friends, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were able to evaluate themselves based on the decision they took.Determination does not exist in a void; it has to be on/about something. Dear friends, you know the areas you need to work on, so I encourage you to make up your mind about the change you desire today. God bless you!

Daily Confession: Lord Jesus I receive your help today to be determined about these areas in my life (list them).

Intercessory prayer:  I pray for those who are yet to make up their minds to give their lives to Christ, that you will stir their hearts to receive the free gift of salvation in Jesus’ name.

Hymn: Lord lift me up and let me stand

By faith on heaven stable land

Higher plan that I am found

Lord plant my feet on higher ground.