Today’s Scripture: Romans 13:14 NIV: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Throughout Romans Paul coaches us as to how to protect ourselves from ourselves. Paul says we should “clothe” ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. This can mean to follow Jesus’ ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I must constantly choose the Holy Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 5:17 NLT (Tyndale): The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict. We have a ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I live to please the Spirit.
Today’s Scripture: Galatians 6:8 NLT Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. Does the Spirit of God sometimes blow you away? Do you believe God knows your tomorrow? I was first introduced to ... Continue Reading »