Get Up, Get Dressed Part 2
Day 1: Wake Up - Time is Running Out
Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Devotional: The apostle Paul's urgent call to "wake up" reminds us that we live in critical times. Like someone who oversleeps and rushes to get ready, many believers sleepwalk through life spiritually unprepared. Paul says our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. This isn't a call to fear, but to readiness. Each morning presents a choice: will you dress yourself in Christ or remain in the pajamas of complacency? The night is almost gone, and the day of salvation approaches. Today, ask yourself: Am I spiritually awake? Am I ready for what God has called me to do? Don't wait another moment to get up and get dressed for the spiritual battles ahead.
Day 2: Remove the Dirty Clothes
Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24
Devotional: Paul instructs us to "remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes." Just as you wouldn't wear yesterday's soiled garments to an important event, you shouldn't carry yesterday's sins into today's opportunities. The old self with its deceitful desires must be put off. This requires honest self-examination about the company you keep, the places you go, and the entertainment you consume. Are you spending time with people who strengthen your faith or weaken it? Are you indulging in activities that dishonor God? The Christian life isn't about gradual improvement while clinging to favorite sins—it's about complete transformation. Today, identify one "dirty garment" you need to remove and ask God for strength to cast it aside permanently.
Day 3: Guard Your Heart from Compromise
Reading: Proverbs 4:23-27
Devotional: "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." What you allow into your mind and heart shapes who you become. In our culture, we've lost the ability to blush—we've become desensitized to immorality through constant exposure. The entertainment we consume, the books we read, the websites we visit—all of these either draw us closer to Christ or pull us away. Jeremiah observed people who "don't even know how to blush" at their disgusting actions. Don't make provision for the flesh by placing yourself in compromising situations. Instead, set boundaries that honor God. Today, honestly evaluate your media consumption. What would change if Jesus was physically watching with you? Remember: He already is.
Day 4: Clothe Yourself with Christ
Reading: Colossians 3:1-17
Devotional: After removing the old garments, we must put on new ones. Paul says to "clothe yourselves with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ." This isn't a one-time decision but a daily discipline. Just as you wouldn't leave your house naked, don't face your day without putting on Christ. What does this look like practically? It means starting each day in prayer and Scripture. It means asking "What would Jesus do?" in every situation. It means remembering who you are—a child of the King—before making decisions. When you wear Christ, you carry His presence into every conversation, every workplace, every relationship. You represent Him wherever you go. Today, before you step out, consciously "put on" Christ and carry His presence with you.
Day 5: Do What You Do Well
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Devotional: One of the enemy's most effective weapons is comparison. When we focus on what others are doing, jealousy creeps in and steals our joy and effectiveness. Paul reminds us that we're all parts of one body with different functions. Your calling is unique to you. Stop worrying about everyone else's ministry, success, or gifts. Forget about what everybody else is doing and do what God has called you to do—and do it well. When you focus on your assignment, jealousy loses its power. You won't be distracted by others' achievements because you'll be too busy fulfilling your purpose. God hasn't called you to be anyone else; He's called you to be fully you, fully surrendered to Him. Today, identify one thing God has specifically called you to do and commit to excellence in that area.
Closing Prayer for the Week: Father, help me to wake up spiritually and remove the garments that dishonor You. Give me strength to guard my heart and wisdom to clothe myself daily with Christ. May I walk in the unique calling You've placed on my life without comparison or jealousy. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Devotional: The apostle Paul's urgent call to "wake up" reminds us that we live in critical times. Like someone who oversleeps and rushes to get ready, many believers sleepwalk through life spiritually unprepared. Paul says our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. This isn't a call to fear, but to readiness. Each morning presents a choice: will you dress yourself in Christ or remain in the pajamas of complacency? The night is almost gone, and the day of salvation approaches. Today, ask yourself: Am I spiritually awake? Am I ready for what God has called me to do? Don't wait another moment to get up and get dressed for the spiritual battles ahead.
Day 2: Remove the Dirty Clothes
Reading: Ephesians 4:17-24
Devotional: Paul instructs us to "remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes." Just as you wouldn't wear yesterday's soiled garments to an important event, you shouldn't carry yesterday's sins into today's opportunities. The old self with its deceitful desires must be put off. This requires honest self-examination about the company you keep, the places you go, and the entertainment you consume. Are you spending time with people who strengthen your faith or weaken it? Are you indulging in activities that dishonor God? The Christian life isn't about gradual improvement while clinging to favorite sins—it's about complete transformation. Today, identify one "dirty garment" you need to remove and ask God for strength to cast it aside permanently.
Day 3: Guard Your Heart from Compromise
Reading: Proverbs 4:23-27
Devotional: "Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." What you allow into your mind and heart shapes who you become. In our culture, we've lost the ability to blush—we've become desensitized to immorality through constant exposure. The entertainment we consume, the books we read, the websites we visit—all of these either draw us closer to Christ or pull us away. Jeremiah observed people who "don't even know how to blush" at their disgusting actions. Don't make provision for the flesh by placing yourself in compromising situations. Instead, set boundaries that honor God. Today, honestly evaluate your media consumption. What would change if Jesus was physically watching with you? Remember: He already is.
Day 4: Clothe Yourself with Christ
Reading: Colossians 3:1-17
Devotional: After removing the old garments, we must put on new ones. Paul says to "clothe yourselves with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ." This isn't a one-time decision but a daily discipline. Just as you wouldn't leave your house naked, don't face your day without putting on Christ. What does this look like practically? It means starting each day in prayer and Scripture. It means asking "What would Jesus do?" in every situation. It means remembering who you are—a child of the King—before making decisions. When you wear Christ, you carry His presence into every conversation, every workplace, every relationship. You represent Him wherever you go. Today, before you step out, consciously "put on" Christ and carry His presence with you.
Day 5: Do What You Do Well
Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
Devotional: One of the enemy's most effective weapons is comparison. When we focus on what others are doing, jealousy creeps in and steals our joy and effectiveness. Paul reminds us that we're all parts of one body with different functions. Your calling is unique to you. Stop worrying about everyone else's ministry, success, or gifts. Forget about what everybody else is doing and do what God has called you to do—and do it well. When you focus on your assignment, jealousy loses its power. You won't be distracted by others' achievements because you'll be too busy fulfilling your purpose. God hasn't called you to be anyone else; He's called you to be fully you, fully surrendered to Him. Today, identify one thing God has specifically called you to do and commit to excellence in that area.
Closing Prayer for the Week: Father, help me to wake up spiritually and remove the garments that dishonor You. Give me strength to guard my heart and wisdom to clothe myself daily with Christ. May I walk in the unique calling You've placed on my life without comparison or jealousy. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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