How do you walk in the spirit of God? Sometimes I find that I am walking in the flesh, but most of the time it is after the fact when I realize that I have allowed myself to succumb to the natural realm. I ask God how can I quicken myself before the fact. God says in His Word that we cannot do it by ourselves. He says that we must walk in the Spirit with the assistance of the Holy Spirit. I dislike when I know I have acted in a carnal manner when I know better. I want to show my Godly character all the time. When I am alone I know He is there. I feel His presence inside of me. As I sit He is sitting right beside me. As I sleep He is laying next to me. Giving me Godly counsel even as I sleep. I resolve in myself that I need to change (grow up) and flow with the changes that are constantly evolving around me. To tell the truth I don’t really like change all that much but I know from the past that it thrust me into much needed maturity and development. I have mapped out my life so strategically. I told myself that I would control who I listen to and what I watch on television. I also came to the conclusion that I needed more rest and an exercise plan. (I am still looking at all the exercise equipment God has so graciously provided and saying okay I’m starting on Monday, but that Monday hasn’t come yet.) More importantly above all I know that I need a lot more time with God. I find myself getting impatient with those I am suppose to be witnessing to when I know that I am required to be patient , loving and accepting of everyone. The Holy Spirit tells me that they are just not ready yet and that God’s Word will never come back void. I have never known a true Christian that regretted finding the Lord. Yet I long to walk in the Spirit and I expect to. I never expect myself to through up my hands and say “Whatever.” But sometimes I do. I am not sure how I expect to walk in the flesh when 65% of the things I allow in are of the natural realm (carnal). I resolve that I must surround myself with praise music, God’s Word and prayer. I wonder what is on television that is worth watching. After resolving that(no violence, no cursing, no excessiveness of any kind). Now I have found the Game Show Network…Hmmm! I root and cheer for all the contestants thinking okay I must be a good person because I want everyone to win! After a late night of nothingness, I drag myself up in the morning after hitting the alarm clock at least twice, rush, run late and put myself under so much unnecessary pressure. Why don’t I spend more late nights praying and seeking His wisdom and studying His plan for my life?

You and I know the answer; the only way we can walk in the Spirit is to surround ourselves with Godliness. I want true change not just to write about it. I never want to lose what God and the Holy Spirit put inside of me. I want to walk tall, proud and feel the freedom God gives as much as humanly possible. I want to touch, inspire, encourage, witness and love. I know that I am not perfect but I know what the Bible tells us. We are more than conquerors, we have the victory in every situation, and we can do all things in Christ Jesus.

Always feed the Spirit (the Bible says to pray without ceasing). I know that is not possible 24/7 but I do believe it means that we should commune with God in every way (prayer, fasting, fellowship, worship, praising, bible study etc.) more than we do anything else. Doing this will overflow into our Soul and the body will come into submission. Remember the devil is in lurkdom and finds our weaknesses – limited worship, limited prayer, not studying God’s Word and letting our guard down for days. If we do not saturate our Spirit and Soul in communion with God – the devil will rule. We’ve been bought with a price, so we are not our own, we belong to God. Walk in the spirit and you will not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Walk in His Will- God will bless you when you do.

My Prayer:
Dear Father God, Open my eyes so that I can see, quicken my spirit so that I can be Godly. I can be no other way and be satisfied with me. Not because of who I am, but because of your Son Jesus Christ who hung His head and died for all of us. I want to represent you and be an agent for your cause. Help me walk in the Spirit and fulfill your purpose! Use me as an agent for change. After all, your Word says that we shall have life and have it abundantly. I want abundant life Lord God. Abundant life with and in You! Thank you God for hearing and answering prayers. Help me walk out the patience you and the Holy Spirit instilled in me long ago. Help me be a representative of your loving kindness and tender mercies. Your Word is true and we need only to believe and rely on the help of the comforter and walk in the spirit. Thank you God for not taking away your joy and peace no matter our circumstances, but allowing us to continue in your peace and joy even when we can not understand it. In Jesus name. Amen and Amen.

Rhonda

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