Walking by the Spirit

Hi Guys,
Hope you are all recovering/ getting some healing prayer in regards to your ailments of late!

How funny that sometimes that we only pray when things go wrong? Dont mistake me, I am all for praying for the sick... but its funny that when things are going well or we are just 'cruising' along through life... that we forget to stop. look.listen. pray. and be Thankful for just 'being'.

Often when things dont go the way we want it to... we freak out... decide oh dear... we need to get on our knees to pray! Sometimes this is necessary, and God desires to hear our prayers... because if we dont ask... we dont receive!

But i must say that the devotion for today from 103.2 sums up what i was trying to say a couple of days ago... walking in the spirit... it is a life of freedom, it is a life that considers Christ and his promptings (through the Holy Spirit)... in the everyday... and also to see beyond your circumstances... and to walk in all the FRUITS!! I love Fruit! love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control...

Have a great day!

xo Van


FM103.2
Reasons For Total Commitment

Galatians 5:16-25

“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh… The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”

How can you live the life of total commitment to God? “By the Spirit!”

Notice in this passage that the beautiful life described here — the life with God in control — is not described as the fruit of “trying harder”; it is not the fruit of church attendance; it is not the fruit of a guilt trip; it is not the fruit of self-discipline. It is the fruit of the Spirit!

How is your relationship with the Holy Spirit today? Have you spoken with Him yet? Are you listening for His voice in your heart as you read the Bible, making it real and personal for you? Are following His leading throughout the day as He convicts you of sin or moves you to pray or suggests that you speak to someone about Christ? Are you trying to live in a way that brings joy to the heart of the Holy Spirit, or is your life grieving Him?

When you have a healthy relationship with the Spirit, “you will not carry out the desire of the flesh”. Take a moment to listen and respond to what the Holy Spirit is saying to you right now.

Written by John North of Ambassadors For Christ. You can hear John Weekday mornings at 6.05am on FM103.2 and in our Audio Lounge.