[And I pray] that the participation in and sharing of your faith may produce and promote full recognition and appreciation and understanding and precise knowledge of every good [thing] that is ours in [our identification with] Christ Jesus [and unto His glory].
The renewing of the mind is the most important thing a person needs to do after receiving Jesus Christ as their Savior. Jesus died for our sins, and He wants us to enjoy the life He has provided. God's Word teaches us that He has provided a good plan for each person, yet they will never experience it unless they know about it and also know how to access it (Romans 12:2). People perish and their lives are destroyed for a lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). Knowledge and understanding are power when applied properly.
Many fears are the result of something that happened in the past and that we fear will happen again. If a person's mother died of cancer, she might fall prey to a fear that she will die the same way. She could become paranoid and fear that every little ache, pain, or strange feeling in her body is cancer. Fear that you will suffer causes suffering already while you are in fear. Don't be afraid that your life will end; instead, believe that it's just beginning.
Prayer of the Day: Lord, I believe that You have a good plan for my life and that I can access it every day. Please renew my mind through Your Word. Help me overcome fear with truth, and to look to You regarding every aspect of my life and ask You to be Lord and King, amen.
