day 9 devotional- holiness

here's what my guide says for today:

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Scripture:
Leviticus 20:26 (NLT) You must be holy because I, the LORD, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to my very own.

Personal Reflection: In a time when the very foundations of our nation are being shaken, it is essential for the body of Christ to walk in holiness. Holiness is a "setting apart" or "consecration" of God's people from the world. However, in many cases, the church in America is difficult to distinguish from the world around them- living by the standards of culture rather than by the standards of the Word. Pray for the Body of Christ that we might return to holiness before God. Not simply pious outward activity, rather, the imprint of God's holy love expressed through unwavering faith, the truthfulness of the Word, kindness, justice, mercy and generosity.

Going forward I'm committed to _______

Additional scripture support: isaiah 6:3, Rev. 4:8, Jer. 1:5, 11 Cor. 7:1, Heb. 12:14, 2 Tim 2:20-22, 2 Chr. 7:14

Praying through Scripture:
deut. 7:6-21 (MSG)
Jesus, I pray for the church to be holy because we recognize that we are people set apart as holy to you, our God. God, our God, you chose us out of all the people on the Earth for yourself as a cherished, personal treasure. You wern't attracted to us and didn't choose us because of our own importance- the fact is, we're nothing. You did it out of sheer love, keeping the promise you made from the beginning. You've stepped in and mightily brought us out of slavery to sin and freed us from the oppression of the enemy. We know that we can depend on you. You keep your promise of loyal love to those who love you and obey your Word for a thousand generations. Holy Spirit, help your church to keep your Word. When the church does its part, obeying your Word, keeping and following it, God will, on His part, keep the promise of love he made to love, bless and increase your people beyond all other people, to get rid of sickness and all oppression from our midst. God you are holy, you are among us, majestic and awesome. Amen.

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