CGMA - Country Gospel Music Association

          12 THINGS WE SHOULD DO DAILY

 
1.      CLEANSE OURSELVES: It is our responsibility to stay physically and spiritually clean. We may 
not be under the Old Testament law, but His holiness requires a holy life if we are to enjoy His presence. 
It’s not a matter of getting to heaven, that part is covered by our position in Christ. It’s a matter of 
spiritual maintenance. Sin left unattended will corrupt the whole system and leave us in misery.  
“If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us of our sin and cleanse us of all 
unrighteousness” (I John 1:9).

2.      SUBMIT ENTIRELY: We should offer up ourselves, unreservedly, every day. Otherwise the spirit 
of “independence” will prevail. Our human nature seeks attention and admiration. If we do not bow 
to His will, we will be victimized by our own. “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, 
and He will lift you up” (James 4:11).

3.      LISTEN TO SACRED MUSIC: God gave music to lift our spirit unto Him and fill our way with
righteousness. Especially in the early hours, fill your space with Godly music. It will change your 
frame of mind.

4.      PURSUE INTIMACY: Learning to love Him more than life, is a responsibility left entirely to us. 
It will not happen without pursuit! David said, “Because Thy loving-kindness is better than 
life, my lips shall praise Thee, thus will I bless Thee while I Live, I will lift up my 
hands in Thy name” (Ps. 63:3, 4). He was devoted to the heart of God!

5.      DEVELOP TRUST: David also said… “Trust the Lord with all thine heart and lean not 
unto thine own understanding” (Prov. 3:5). The trust factor is challenging! We are not inclined 
to trust anyone other than ourselves. But we were created to lean on Him, follow Him, and seek 
Him. Our efforts should be for His purpose, which demands that we know His will. Ours is to 
trust! It’s a challenge that demands special concentration.

6.      MEMORIZE SCRIPTURE: Paul insisted… “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” 
(II Timothy 2:15). Every day we should be working on memorizing a life-changing verse. Anyone 
can do it! Just keep verbalizing the passage until it sticks in your mind, then review it till it 
becomes permanent. It’s not a matter of forcing, just repeating.

7.      CONFESS THE PROMISES: Our power over the demonic world, and the worth of our spiritual
person, depends on our vocalizing the promises. As you determine to prevail in this endeavor, the
Holy Spirit will lead you to the promises most essential for your personal walk with Him. This is 
how we re-establish ourselves daily. Romans 10:8 says… “The word is nigh thee, even in thy
mouth, and in thy heart.” Then out of the mouth we confess.

8.      ESTABLISHING CREDIBILITY: If we are to be credible before God and man, we must live a
Christ-honoring life. Caution must be taken to represent Him well. We must be “perfect and
upright, fear God and eschew evil.” (Job 1:1) A good outline to follow can be found in 
Romans 12. Without integrity we are insignificant!

9.      FINE-TUNE YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS: You have been given Holy Spirit gifts and 
human talents, in order to properly do His will and be valuable to His kingdom. These must 
be tweaked daily. We must develop and use what we’re given! For a closer look at these, 
study I Corinthians 12. To glow we must grow!

10. GIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY: Giving of funds, time, and the things you don’t use, strengthens 
others and yields a harvest for us. Real Christians are known for their giving. Luke 6:38 promises 
to the giver… “good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.” It all 
starts with wholehearted giving!

11. HONOR YOUR FAMILY: Consciously look for ways to uplift and encourage the members of 
your immediate family, and those you haven’t seen for a while. This will result in a better life for 
all. Ephesians 4:32 will illustrate.

12. EXERCISE & DIET: Taking proper care of the spirit’s home is our job. Left to itself, it will decay 
and develop disease. Exercise daily and eat healthy. According to Ephesians 5:29 “no man 
ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the 
church.” Don’t abandon your body.

     Without intentionally initiating a new way of life, a new spirit of devotion, a new determination… life fades
away and opportunity is forever lost. It’s a matter of taking responsibility in the face of everyday challenges.
It’s definitely worth the effort and the Lord will greatly bless you. Let’s not let this year be another bad
recollection.