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God says to let Him guide your life—not for you to guide it yourself. Temptation is real, but so is the power of God, which He gives you to choose what is right.
“So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.” —Galatians 5:16 (NLT)
What does it mean to let the Holy Spirit guide your life? Let’s make it simple.
Who or what is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth living inside us. When Jesus Christ was crucified and resurrected to secure salvation for all humanity by paying the penalty for sin (death) and defeating it through resurrection. He made a way for us to receive this gift The Holy Spirit. In the Book of John, Jesus promises that God will send the Holy Spirit to help us, teach us, and lead us.
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. – John 14:15-17 (NIV)
–John 14:26
(a quick note—when you see red words in the Bible, it represent the direct spoken words of Jesus Christ, designed to help readers easily locate his teachings and dialogue. I love when I see red words in the bible. If you know you know.)
The advocate intercedes, defends, or acts as a helper, specifically referring to Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The biblical greek word for advocate is (parakletos) is one who pleads another’s cause before a judge. Believe it or not we all will be judged! So when we say, “let the Holy Spirit guide you,” that’s the advocate giving you guidance from God The Father, To God The Son, To The Holy Spirit, and told to you straight from God.
We have to put all effort to lean on the Holy Spirit so we can walk by the Spirit to overcome sinful desires. “Walk” implies a continuous, active lifestyle or conduct. This phrase suggests a daily, moment-by-moment reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.
Did you know that there is an invisible war going on? There’s a battle inside us every day— Let’s speak on this invisible war.
Because your fight has not been with flesh and blood, but with Principalities and The Rulers and The Powers of this dark world and with wicked spirits which are under Heaven.* Because of this, put on all the armor of God that you shall be able to confront The Evil One, and when you are ready in all things, you shall stand. – Ephesians 6:12-13 (ARA)
When it says “Because your fight has not been with flesh and blood, but with Principalities and The Rulers and The Powers of this dark world”… That tells us right here there is more going on in this world than we could see.
In the bible Flesh is frequently used as a metaphor for fallen human nature, worldly perspectives, or self-reliant living, rather than merely referring to the physical body. – google
Principalities in the Bible (often “principalities and powers”) refer to high-ranking spiritual beings or authorities, typically interpreted as demonic forces under Satan’s control, operating in the unseen realm. These entities oppose God’s purpose and influence nations or human affairs, though they are ultimately subject to Christ’s authority. – google
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. -Galatians 5:19-21 (NIV)
Don’t be carnal minded! What makes a person carnal minded ?
The carnal mind is not subject to the law of God. The carnal mind is not subject to the law of faith. Carnal minds always gives you reasoning and motives how it can benefit yourself. (Looking for a reward) Don’t trust the carnal mind. (Sel-fish)
How do you know when you are being carnal minded? When you lean to your carnal thoughts it leads to fear. God doesn’t give fear. Wrestling with the flesh is no joke. It’s being on Satan’s side.
“The flesh is the desire to please yourself as opposed to pleasing God. We all battle with the flesh. Walk in the Spirit and you will not fulfill the desire. Please don’t misread that. He didn’t say you won’t have the desire. Because the flesh wants what it wants. So you will have the desire but the spirit will override it. Don’t read the verse in reverse. Don’t read to get rid of the desire of the flesh walk in the spirit. That’s backwards. Walk in the spirit and it will overrule the desire of the flesh. It will overrule it. The capacity to do what you need to do or what God wants done will be activated in your experience as you walk in the Spirit” -Pastor Tony Evans
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Mercy:
Key Aspects of Biblical Mercy definition is God not giving sinners the punishment they deserve, while grace is giving them what they do not deserve.
In His grace, God is willing to forgive us and bless us, even though we fall short of living righteously.
Prayer
Thank You, Father. Thank You for making a way out of temptation when I could have fallen and failed. Through Your power, You kept me. Thank you for your protection being undefeated, victorious, thank you for your word, your perfect everlasting patience, mercy, and grace. In Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior Amen.
“Take a moment today to examine your heart. Ask yourself what you’re still holding onto. Instead give it to Jesus. Pray honestly, surrender fully, and choose to place your trust, your life, and your eternity in His hands. Ask Him to forgive your sins. He is a forgiving God. Tomorrow isn’t promise
To anyone. Do it —right now—” God Bless Stay Original !