LIVE BY THE SPIRIT

As Christians, we fight a battle between
our own human natures (which are
sinful) and the Holy Spirit that lives in
us. We have to consciously and constantly
listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His
leading. If we don't, our human nature
will lead us to things that destroy our
Christian walk.


Heavenly Father, we humbly ask for
strength, wisdom, and discernment to
follow the leading of your Holy Spirit
so that we will not sin against you. In
Jesus' name.


Read Galatians 5:16


"So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will
not gratify the desires of the sinful
 nature." (NIV)


"This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and
ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.'
(KJV)


     
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PRESENT SUFFERING

Suffering is something we can all
understand. Most of us have
suffered or are currently suffering
in our lives. During our suffering
we think about how bad it is, how
hard it is to endure. The Lord has
promised us that whatever suffering
we experience on this earth will
fade and be forgotten when we enter
 into His eternal glory. When we are
suffering, we can look ahead with
hope and anticipation.


Heavenly Father, although we
don't understand why we go
through suffering, we know that
you have prepared a much more
wonderful eternity for us. We
thank you that our suffering
isn't even comparable to the
glory you will reveal in us.
In Jesus' name.


Read Romans 8:18


"I consider that our present
sufferings are not worth comparing
with the glory that will be revealed
in us." (NIV)


"For I reckon that the sufferings
of this present time are not worthy
to be compared with the glory
which shall be revealed in us."
(KJV)


     
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THY WORD IS LIGHT

When the sun slowly comes out from behind a dark cloud,

the light increases and soon shines brightly on everything

in sight. It enables us to see more clearly and thoroughly.

It is the same with the Word of God, which is light. As we

study and learn, the eyes of our understanding become

bright and clear, alive with understanding of our Lord.

Heavenly Father, how thankful we are that you gave us

your Word so that we might see and understand the things

of God more clearly. Help us to never take your Word

lightly. In Jesus' name.

Read Psalm 119:130

"The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding

to the simple." (NIV)

"The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding

unto the simple." (KJV)

     

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ALL WE NEED

Knowledge of the Lord comes by staying in the Word, by

communing with Him, and by gathering with other believers.

Through our knowledge of Him, He freely gives us His mighty

power so that we will lack nothing. We will have everything

we need to live Godly and holy lives. The more we know Him,

the more He will allow His power to flow though our lives.

Heavenly Father, we thank you and praise you for giving

us all we need to live a life of victory while we are on this

earth. Give us more hunger for your Word, and for prayer,

and to be with our fellow Christians. In Jesus' name.

Read 2 Peter 1:3

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life

and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us

by His own glory and goodness." (NIV)

"According as his divine power hath given unto us all things

that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge

of him that hath called us to glory and virtue." (KJV)

     

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GOD LOVES OBEDIENCE

If we fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God and obey it, we will have the love of God flowing freely and abundantly through us. More over, our obedience to God shows that we love Him and it pleases Him so much that He will reveal Himself to us.

Heavenly Father, sometimes it is difficult to obey, but we ask that you would show us grace and mercy to stand strong and obey your word. Knowing you will reveal yourself to us if we obey is more than enough motivation. In Jesus' name.

Read John 14:21

"Whoever has my commands and obeys them he is the one who

loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too

will love him and show myself to him." (NIV)

"He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him." (KJV)

     

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NO REVENGE

When someone has hurt us and committed a terrible wrong
against us, our natural response is to get even. If we follow
that natural inclination, we turn into the same kind of person
that wronged us. Rather, God says to do nothing, but wait on
Him and He will see that we are vindicated. He will allow the
transgressor to reap what was sown.


Heavenly Father, Oh how we need your grace when we have
been hurt by others. Help us to rise above our human nature
and leave revenge alone. We trust that you will take care of
the situation for us. In Jesus' name.


Read Proverbs 20:22


"Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the
Lord, and he will deliver you." (NIV)


"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD,
and he shall asve thee." (KJV)



     

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SHHH! LISTEN TO THE POWER

We can talk about the things of God, quote scripture, sing hymns, and state our beliefs, but there is no power in talking and discussing the things of God. The power of God is unleashed when we live God's Word and demonstrate His kingdom in our lives through the Holy Spirit.

Heavenly Father, we ask for wisdom to keep from just talking

words that have no power, but to live our lives in the power of

the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name.

Read 1 Corinthians 4:20

"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk, but of power." (NVI)

"For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power." (KJV)

"Beware of reasoning about God's Word - obey it." Oswald Chambers

     

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