Galatians 5:16 (NIV)
Talk it! Living “by the spirit” should be a daily undertaking by Christians. We should be in touch with Him and focus on His guidance, direction and correction daily. When we do this, we do not “gratify the desires of the sinful nature”. We, as sinners are transformed when we are under the control of the Holy Spirit. Our success in overcoming our sinful selves depends on how much we are willing to “live by the spirit”. This involves many decisions throughout a Christian’s day.
Live it! How much are you willing to “live by the spirit”? Do you seek God’s direction for your life? Take action to follow the spirit’s leading and direction. Check your life. Take steps to remove those areas that take you places God doesn’t want you going. Draw God close through prayer and His Word (reading and studying). Desire to be transformed to live by the spirit!
Pray it! Thank God for His blessings and presence in your life. Ask Him to strengthen your faith, to help you remember to rely on Him to provide what you need when you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Pray that your words and actions show your gratitude for what Jesus did for you on the cross! Ask Him to help you forgive others as you have been forgiven. Pray for a life lived in faith, hope and love; a heart that desires to live under the control of the spirit within you.
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Talk it! Living “by the spirit” should be a daily undertaking by Christians. We should be in touch with Him and focus on His guidance, direction and correction daily. When we do this, we do not “gratify the desires of the sinful nature”. We, as sinners are transformed when we are under the control of the Holy Spirit. Our success in overcoming our sinful selves depends on how much we are willing to “live by the spirit”. This involves many decisions throughout a Christian’s day.
Live it! How much are you willing to “live by the spirit”? Do you seek God’s direction for your life? Take action to follow the spirit’s leading and direction. Check your life. Take steps to remove those areas that take you places God doesn’t want you going. Draw God close through prayer and His Word (reading and studying). Desire to be transformed to live by the spirit!
Pray it! Thank God for His blessings and presence in your life. Ask Him to strengthen your faith, to help you remember to rely on Him to provide what you need when you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Pray that your words and actions show your gratitude for what Jesus did for you on the cross! Ask Him to help you forgive others as you have been forgiven. Pray for a life lived in faith, hope and love; a heart that desires to live under the control of the spirit within you.
Please post your thoughts
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