A Call to Live Set Apart

Holiness ain’t optional.

But you wouldn’t know that by looking around.

Seems like we’ve traded set-apart for fitting in, exchanged righteousness for relevance. We don’t wanna be peculiar—we wanna be palatable. But last I checked, Jesus wasn’t out here trying to make everybody comfortable. Nah. He came flipping tables, calling out hypocrisy, loving the unlovable, and demanding that we follow Him fully.

Not halfway. Not with conditions. Not when it’s convenient.

All the way.

A Call to Come Higher

See, God ain’t just calling you to church attendance. He ain’t just asking for your Sunday morning or your worship playlist. He wants your heart. Your mind. Your body. Your scrolling habits. Your late-night thoughts. Your dreams. Your desires.

That means holiness is more than just what you don’t do—it’s about what you pursue.

“Be holy, for I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:16)

That’s not a suggestion. That’s a command.

But somewhere along the way, we started treating holiness like an old-school dress code—outdated, unnecessary, legalistic.

So we stopped pursuing purity and started normalizing compromise.

We excused what we watched. What we listened to. Who we entertained. We got so used to the world’s noise that the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit got drowned out in the process.

And now, we’re confused about why we don’t hear God like we used to.

The Lie of “Not That Deep”

We tell ourselves, “It’s not that deep.” But it is.

That show you love but grieves the Spirit? It’s that deep.
That conversation laced with gossip and slander? It’s that deep.
That habit that nobody knows about but keeps you from praying like you should? It’s that deep.

Holiness is not about perfection, but it is about direction.

Are you walking toward God or away from Him? Are you resisting sin or justifying it?

‘Cause make no mistake—sin don’t just sit there. It spreads. It seeps into your thoughts, your desires, your affections, your heart.

That’s why we’re told to flee from sin, not flirt with it.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (Hebrews 12:1)

Sis, what do you need to lay aside?

What’s slowing you down, keeping you from running full speed toward the God who calls you His own?

Holiness Ain’t Just What You Say No To—It’s What You Say Yes To

Holiness is a whole-life pursuit. Not just avoiding sin, but pursuing righteousness. Not just emptying yourself of what’s wrong, but filling yourself with what’s good.

Holiness looks like:

  • Choosing prayer over pointless distractions.
  • Filling your heart with truth so lies don’t take root.
  • Cutting off relationships that pull you away from God.
  • Watching your words because they carry weight.
  • Loving like Jesus—even when it costs you something.

This ain’t about legalism. This is about freedom. ‘Cause contrary to what culture says, real freedom isn’t doing whatever you want—it’s being untangled from what keeps you bound.

It Starts Here. It Starts Now.

The call to holiness is not for the super spiritual. It’s for the single mama juggling work and Bible study. It’s for the wife trying to love her husband like Christ. It’s for the woman leading in the boardroom and the one serving in the background.

It’s for you.

So today, make a decision. Lay aside every weight. Choose obedience over opinion. Let go of what pulls you back.

Holiness ain’t optional.

It’s the way of the called. The set apart. The redeemed.

And sis, that’s you.

🔥 Reflection Questions:

  1. What weights do you need to lay aside to run after God more fully?
  2. Where have you been compromising and calling it “not that deep”?
  3. What’s one step you can take today to pursue holiness?

Drop your thoughts in the comments, and let’s grow together. 💜

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