Daily Devotions

Proverbs 4:23 reads: “Keepeth the heart with all diligent; for out of it are the issues of life.”
God wants you to “think and act like Jesus Christ.” But how? The answer is surprisingly simple. We can be transformed if we make one decision: I will submit my thoughts to the authority of Jesus.
Philippians 2:5 says, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.”
Jesus claims to be the CEO of heaven and earth. He has the ultimate say on everything, especially our thoughts. He has more authority, for example, than your parents. Your parents may say you are no good, but Jesus says you are valuable, and he has authority over parents.
Jesus also has authority over your ideas. Suppose you have an idea that you want to rob a grocery store. Jesus, however, has made it clear that stealing cannot remain in your thoughts.
To have a pure heart, we must submit all thoughts to the authority of Christ. If we are willing to do that, he will change us to be like him.