What practical steps can we take to align with God's will today? The Warning in Hosea 9:13 "I have seen Ephraim, like Tyre, planted in a meadow; but Ephraim will bring…" Israel’s comfortable planting hid a looming harvest of loss. From that picture flow practical steps for living inside God’s will right now. Reality Check – Where You’re Planted Matters • Pay attention to the soil of your daily influences. • Psalm 1:1 – 3 reminds: “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked…like a tree planted.” • Choose fellowship, media, and habits that keep roots deep in Scripture. Guard the Next Generation • Hosea’s warning centers on children at risk. • Deuteronomy 6:6-7: “These words…are to be upon your hearts. Teach them diligently to your children.” • Build rhythms of family worship, Scripture memory, and serving together. Reject Everyday Compromise • Romans 12:2: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” • Evaluate entertainment, finances, and speech; remove what dulls spiritual appetite. • Replace with practices that sharpen holiness—worship music, generosity, truth-telling. Become Useful Vessels • 2 Timothy 2:21: “If anyone cleanses himself…he will be a vessel for honor, useful to the Master.” • Confess known sin quickly. • Pursue skills and knowledge that let God channel blessing through you—hospitality, teaching, craftsmanship, mercy. Return Daily to Covenant Faithfulness • Hosea 6:1: “Come, let us return to the LORD; He has torn us, but He will heal us.” • Start each morning submitting plans to God’s Word. • End each day with gratitude and repentance, keeping accounts short. Daily Alignment Checklist – Open Scripture before opening phone. – Speak one gospel truth aloud at breakfast. – Pray briefly over every expenditure. – Look for one person to serve unnoticed. – Review the day in light of eternity before sleep. Hope-Filled Motivation Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” God planted you on purpose; stay in His soil and expect a harvest that blesses generations. |
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