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Watch Out! Bible in a Year: Ruth 1–4; Luke 8:1–25 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 1 Peter 5:6–11 I grew up in warm southern cities, so when I moved north, it took me a while to learn how to drive safely during the long, snowy months. During my first hard winter, I ended up stranded in a snowdrift three times! But after several years of practice, I began to feel comfortable driving in wintry conditions. In fact, I felt a little too comfortable. I stopped being as vigilant. And that’s when I hit a patch of black ice and skidded into a telephone pole on the side of the road! Thankfully, no one was hurt, but I learned something important that day. I realized how dangerous it can be to feel comfortable. Instead of being watchful, I had gone on “autopilot.” We need to practice that same kind of vigilance in our spiritual lives. Peter warns believers not to glide thoughtlessly through life, but to “be alert” (1 Peter 5:8. The devil is actively trying to destroy us, and so we too need to be active, resisting temptation and standing firm in our faith (v. 9). That’s not something we have to do on our own though. God promises to be with us in our sufferings and, ultimately, to make us “strong, firm and steadfast” (v. 10). By His power, we learn to remain watchful and alert in resisting evil and following Him. Today's Reflection Where do you need to be more alert? In what ways will you stay vigilant in following Jesus? 
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Very good reminder. It's probably easier to get sloppy in our spiritual life than it is in our physical one. I have to guard about the cares of this world creeping in and stealing away my times of spiritual renewal. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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I might add that is why I enjoy your daily blogs.... it's a little reminder to me about the important things in life. Thank you. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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