Today’s Scripture: So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you. Luke 11:41 ISV
To give what is inside calls us to live from what is inside of us doesn’t it? I have found that even inside of me I must dig deeper. Just as my outside can send mixed signals so can my inside.
The Spirit that dwells within me can be trusted yet too often the “easiest” release is my human side. I must pause and listen to what is inside of me beyond me.
Pausing and asking the Spirit often reveals I have been giving only shallow gifts. True gifts dwell in us in the person of the Holy Spirit. When we give from here and we live from here both we and the receiver of our gifts are cleansed.
Instead of reacting I must reach. Reaching deep inside to the Spirit of God we find our true gifts. Are you giving what you have found inside?
Today’s Prayer: Spirit of God help me to go beyond my nature and to seek Your nature. LORD, help me to live and to give from who You are. In this giving I am cleansed and living the life You intend. Forgive me for when I am lazy and live from the shallowness of my flesh. Help Me LORD to live and to give from Your Spirit that is inside of me. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
Really liked the phrase, “What is inside beyond me.” Reminds me to go deeper than myself–to Him. Thank you, Tom.