Lifestyle, Continued

The word “lifestyle” was originally coined in 1929 by a Psychologist named Alfred Adler but the modern usage of the word seems to come from around 1961. Lifestyle refers to the manner in which a person lives, which may include habits, conduct, language, dress, responses to others, interpersonal relationships and a host of other factors. Beyond self, the Christian lifestyle is one that envisions each believer as a brother or sister in Christ and each non-believer as created by and for God, in God’s image. At least three factors shape the Christian lifestyle. The first is other people. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Prov. 27:16). The second factor is circumstances. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28). The third factor is discipline. “Train yourself to be godly” (1 Tim. 4:7). The Christian lifestyle is one selected by choice. Confronted with multiple options each day, one must decide how to live. Otherwise, one falls unintentionally into some other lifestyle, perhaps the one of current culture or that demonstrated by close associates. Live the Christ-life this week!

Join me in praying for the following global requests:
• Pray for the October 2-10 Vision Trip to Oslo, Norway.
• Pray for the traumatized residents of the Philippines and Indonesia following the earthquakes of last week and the global relief efforts in these areas.
• Pray for Peter and Olga as they serve the Kontaktmission in Orenburg, Russia.
• Pray for Anja as she leads the college ministry in Braunschweig, Germany.
• Pray for Billy and Betty as they continue to see new believers in Honduras.