Living Holy

There are so many things that we are called to do as Christ Followers such as what we've been talking about, having only good words be spoken. To turn from our old nature of walking in pride and forgiveness and instead be humble and forgiving. Last week we talked about how to actually live wise and not unwise. I want to cover another way of living today which I feel is probably on of me most important ways to live. The verse is 1 Pet. 1:15 But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. It seems like a rather easy verse when you read it, however what does it mean to be holy? We must first look at a simple definition of Holy which means:
Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.
2. Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God.

Now when you read that definition of the word Holy it takes the meaning of this verse to a whole new level. How many of us can actually stand up and say that each and everyday we are living a holy life? I for sure cannot say that, and I'm afraid the only one that truly can say it is Jesus. Our lives are always filled with so much stuff. Whether it be things that cause us to focus our attention on, things or people that upset us and we dwell upon that, jobs, bills. These are all things that fight for our attention all day everyday and it is so easy to be swept away by them. It is easy to forget to worship God in the busyness of our lives. Or to be a holy vessel when someone upsets us. It is something we must work on but also realize we'll never be holy alone. When we decide to truly live a life of holiness we must daily come to God and say: "I need you to work in me, I require your hand upon my life because I am everything but holy when left to myself. God I desire to be holy but I require you to move in me and through me. Set me apart for you today, make me holy like you are holy." Then the next day we must pray it out all over again. It is a great lifestyle we are called to, when you experience it you'll never forget the experience. I think it is such an awesome requirement for our lives because like everything else in our faith, it requires us to come to God. To rely on Him for every little part of what we do. We will never be able to be Holy without Him working in our lives.

So this week it is my prayer for you that you take time to examine your life, and figure out how you can live more holy. In what areas do you need to surrender to God and allow His hand to lead you into a life of holiness. Pray for Him to show you how to be holy and to give you the strength and wisdom to walk in that. As the week goes on, take note of your attitude and everything else about you. When you walk in holiness things will change about you, you'll begin to turn heads and they won't be looking at you but the holiness of God IN YOU!