Living By the Spirit

Scripture: Galatians 5:16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

Observation: That is how I want to live by the spirit of God. I want Him to direct me and tell me how He wants me to live this life, but I seem to always get in the way. My sinful nature to be lazy, self-centered, prideful and lust get in my way of living a Godly life for my Lord. I know the spirit wants to guide me and He does at times, but too often I forget about the spirit and take things in my own hands and typically mess things up.

Application: I need to know that I’m not here for me but for my Lord and Savior. He has a plan for my life and He needs to take control and guide me each day. I need to what for Him to take first place in my life and that there is nothing else more important than that.

Prayer: My Lord I’m so sorry for continually allowing my sinful ways to take over. Give me wisdom to know what to do in every situation and guide me through this life that I may finish this race well.