🔑 *KEY VERSE:*
"The end of things is near. Therefore, be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can Pray'. 1 Peter 4:7 (NIV)
📖 *TODAY'S READING:*
1 Peter 4:7-11
📜 *ONE YEAR BIBLE STUDY PLAN*
Genesis 46-47
*COMMENTARY*
What virtues are needed to be focused on in prayer and how do we develop them? Peter says that given eternity, Christians must have a focused prayer life. He talks about the virtues necessary to do this, a clear mind and being self-controlled.
The word translated as clear mind means to be in one's rightmind. In what way should a believer be in his right mind? Of course, the primary way a Christian does this is by having a biblical worldview. A mind that is full of Scripture is the only way that one can be in their right mind, and this is especially true in the context of suffering, where most people do not have the right mind. The second virtue
needed to have a focused prayer life in these last days is to be self-controlled. The word "self-controlled" can be translated as "sober" which means to be free of intoxicants, which can refer to both spiritual and physical intoxicants.
Christians can become intoxicated with materialism, idolatry, and worldly pursuits to pacify themselves during trials, and therefore, not have soberness in viewing the events happening around them. The Christian must have a right mind which is full of the Word. He must be alert--not given to intoxicants whether physical or spiritual. He must be alert to the attack of the devil, things that are happening in society, and the needs of others, and he must be self-controlled. All these things are necessary to be focused on prayer.
Focused prayer is the only type of prayer appropriate in these
last hours.
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🎚 *CONTROLLING THOUGHTS*
A clear mind and self-control is needed for us to pray according to the will of God.
🙏🏿 *PRAYER*
Lord give me the right mind and make me sober as I pray according to your will.
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