A reminder for today
Those
who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who
are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So
letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the
Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace. For the sinful nature is
always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws, and it never will. (Romans
8:5-7)
We are always in conflict. Our sinful nature rebels against
the guidance of the Holy Spirit and often our judgement is clouded by our own
desires. We walk into our journey with the best of intentions and as soon as we
are confronted by sin we fall. Why do we fall, my friend? Is it because we are
allowing our sinful nature to dictate who we are or is it that we place our own
needs above the plan that God has for us. Paul says that if we allow our sinful
nature to control us it will lead to death. Do you not desire life and peace
over death and turmoil?
So today we are going to be more attentive on the
directions and guidance we receive from the Holy Spirit. So where we would
judge let us speak life. Were we find ourselves tangled into gossip, turn away
from it. Where we are tested with unnecessary desires let us stand firm and
turn from them. Where we are angered let us turn our anger into love. Where we
are irritated let us turn irritation into understanding and where we are weak
let us turn weakness into strength. Let us not complain but let us do our work
diligently and with eager hearts. Let us be kind and understanding to other and
let us live.
Lord today we ask that your Holy Spirit fills our human
bodies and lead us on through all our challenges today. Let us hear your voice
clearly and let us do your will. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus
Cheers