HEART CONSECRATION

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Psalm 51:12, “Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.” Leviticus 20:7, “Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy: for I am the LORD your God.” Leviticus 20:8, “(20:8) And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.”

Consecration is an important spiritual act in the Christian faith. The Bible calls followers to consecrate themselves to God daily. But what exactly does it mean to consecrate yourself, and how do you do? If you are a Christian looking to deepen your commitment to the Lord, then you must know these things.

Consecrate yourself by devoting yourself to the Lord, repenting of your sins, and affirming your faith through baptism. Prioritize your spiritual life over your earthly life, draw closer to God through prayer and Biblical study, and act according to His will. Remember that consecration is not a one-time thing, but a daily act. Commit yourself to the Lord every morning and do your best to follow His will. Joshua 3:5, “And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.”

  1. Dedicate your heart to God: To consecrate yourself is to answer God’s call to spiritual consecration. This means making a conscious, willing decision to dedicate your soul, mind, heart, and body to God. This decision must be one of will, intelligence, and affection. Only you can make the decision to consecrate yourself to God. No one else can push you into it. On a practical level, dedicating your heart to God means accepting Christ as your Saviour.
  2. Reflect on your motives: Consecration is a holy calling, but it must be voluntary. Ask yourself if you are truly dedicated to God or if you are caving into external pressures. You must view your commitment to Christ as a priority, not a secondary option or passive experience. Only you and God know your heart, so do not worry about whether you appear to have the right motives. Ask yourself if you feel gratitude and love in your heart for God. If your heart is ready to be consecrated to God, it will love Him in response to the love He has for you, then ask God to help shed light on your true feelings if you’re unsure of them.
  3. Separate yourself from the evils of the world: 1John 2:15, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 2 Corinthians 6:14, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?” The Bible calls followers to be in the world, but not of the world. It is essential to prioritize your spiritual life over your physical one. This does not mean never enjoying the material goods the world has to offer, or holding worldly values as unimportant; rather it means, regarding worldly things as significantly less important than spiritual things.
  4. Draw closer to God: James 4:8, “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.” Rejecting the wicked ways of the world will not be enough to truly transform you. The human spirit always needs to “drink” from some source. If you do not drink from a worldly source, you must drink from a divine source. Just as the body hungers for the ways of the world, the spirit thirsts for the ways of God. The more you train yourself to cave into the desire of your spirit the easier it will become to continually turn to God. There are practical things you can do to draw closer to God. Weekly worship at a church and study of the Scriptures are two common and highly effective practices. Regular prayer is one of the most effective ways to draw close to God.
  5. Stay committed: Consecration of the heart is not a single, one-time-only decision. It is a way of living. When you make the decision to consecrate yourself, you must be prepared to continue pursuing God for the rest of your life. When you (as does, even the holiest of people), repent, and trust that God has forgiven you. Ask for strength to carry on and be better each day 1John2:1-2

Question:

Can our hearts stay consecrated in this sinful world? Practical answers

Victory Tips:

Heart Consecration is not a one-time thing, but a daily act. Keep at it!

Prayer:

  1. Dear God, I love You with all my heart and I want to serve You all my days.
  2. Teach me to feel Your love today, and tomorrow, and forevermore. I desire nothing more than to be close to You. Amen.




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