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: Why do I have such a hard time living in the Spirit? God gives me a choice each day to live for Him or for me. It seems most of the time I still live for me. My focus is the things I want not the things God wants for me. I try each day to be obedient to God but has soon as I go out into the world, I seem to just blend in.

Application: I need to realize I wasn’t designed to be here for me but that I’m set apart for God’s purpose. I need to allow the Holy Spirit to take charge and have His way with me.

Prayer: Dear Lord take charge of this servant of yours. Fill me with the Holy Spirit and guide me each day.