Goodness, Self control, Love and Perseverance

^{2 Peter 1:3-9
3} His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. ⁴ Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.

 ⁵ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; ⁶and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; ⁷ and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. ⁸ For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁹ But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.

God has given to us everything we need to live a life that is good. He has promised to us that because He has given you this power, you can overcome the desires of this evil world. You have a natural God-given ability to live upright-- but you must also do your part! Do everything you can today to focus on doing good, having self control, persevering, having knowledge, Godliness, mutual affection, perseverance and love! Take this life you have been given and make the most of it, accomplish your goal to be pure in God's eyes! To keep these qualities is to have an effective and productive lifestyle. To not live in goodness, knowledge, self control, love, Godliness, mutual affection and perseverance you will stumble and it will be hard to see clearly the potential for all God has planned for you. 


Take these words- goodness, knowledge, self control, love, Godliness, mutual affection and perseverance put them to use today in all you do. Make today the day that others will say "Why is she so happy, What is she doing to have such peace?" It may seem difficult, but with God all things are possible!
Blessings to you in your day!