From Acceptance to Approval: Living a Life That Pleases the FatherSample

THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE AND YOUR CHRISTIAN WALK

Every generation has its prevailing spirit — a dominant atmosphere, way of thinking, and mode of behaviour influenced by the prince of the power of the air. Ephesians 2:2 tells us that before salvation, we walked according to the course of this world, driven by unseen forces. Romans 12:2 (KJV) commands us, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind...” As believers growing into divine approval, we are called not to blend with the spirit of the age but to be transformed by the Spirit of God and His Word.

Beloved, if you are not deliberately resisting the current of the world, you will be unconsciously swept along by it. The world’s systems subtly reprogram values, redefine morality, and recast truth to suit rebellion against God. Entertainment, education, politics, and culture are not neutral; they are fields where the spirit of the age fights for dominion over hearts. Pleasing the Father means refusing to conform — it means being bold enough to live differently even when you seem odd. It means anchoring your life on the eternal truth of God’s Word rather than the ever-shifting ideologies of the world.

I want you to learn that growing beyond acceptance into divine approval will require that you renew your mind daily with the Word of God. It will require courage to say no when the world says yes, and faith to walk the narrow path when the broad way is celebrated. Sons and daughters who please the Father are those who have chosen to stand out rather than blend in. Let this devotional be one of deep renewal where you present yourself afresh as a living sacrifice unto God — holy, acceptable, and pleasing to Him.

THOUGHT TO PONDER: Are you consciously resisting the spirit of the age, or are you gradually conforming without realising it? How can you renew your mind daily to stay aligned with the will of the Father?

PRAYER: Dear Father, help me to stand strong against the spirit of this age. Renew my mind daily by Your Word and teach me to live boldly for Your truth. Let my life be a clear testimony of transformation that brings You joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen.