Here is the way it is: "When you make that decision...and that takes some "guts and courage", and say to a God that is not visible to the natural eye:" God, I am not making it in this life, and what I have read in Your Scriptures...it is because I live and am dominated by sin. Your Scriptures also say that if I would ask for Your forgiveness of sin in my life by receiving Christ Jesus, your Son into my own heart, and giving Him the freedom to completely change and influence my life, I would find the meaning to Life.
When you get in that mindset, and your heart is hungry enough to want Him...the "war has just begun."
When we become a "full-blown" Christian, our natural desires do not simply disappear. In fact, there are still going to be times our "old" way of dealing with daily life, the struggles, the relationships, etc., may still be the preferred choice, instead of what God's view is on a certain situation... it just "doesn't sit well"...I want to do it the way I like it, even though it has proved unsuccessful for me. It is easy to "think only of yourself" and still be a Christian...it is a war!...and it goes on inside of you...in your heart...the core of your being!
Yet...there is Someone...Someone who is right here...to help us! His Name..."The Holy Spirit"!
The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity....God the Father, God our Lord Jesus Christ...and God...the Holy Spirit... and He has been sent here to give us instruction on how we should think and live in our daily lives. Now, as I have come to know Him...He definitely is not into the "Master of your own Fate" stuff. He has pointed out to me clearly there is only One Master...and Fate is not it!
The Holy Spirit is really good in showing us ways to please God...instead of constantly being in that "what's in it for me?" mode. He gives us fresh daily direction that enables us to operate in a freedom never before experienced...and it can get really "wild" at times.
If you spend "anytime at all with Him"...you will soon discover what I am talking about...
A Gleaning from Galatians 5:16-18
From Saint Paul:
" So, here is my advice to you this day. Live freely, and be animated by the fresh words the Holy Spirit deposits in your own hearts...the stuff that makes you really be yourself. It's a freedom you can never experience any other way...to enjoy life and find fulfillment...to the max!
Now, understand this as well...there is alot that goes on inside each one of us...every single day! Those cravings and desires you have from your old way of life...the sinful nature...those things just "don't abandon ship". The sinful nature won't simply give up...not without a fight!
For your life now is in subjection to the Risen One...and God is aware of this, Jesus is already making room for Himself in your heart more each day, and the Holy Spirit is in tune with you...and knows exactly the things you will need for the day....you are now a "free spirit"!
Now...how about the "other guys?"... Self Interests, Natural Cravings, Selfish Pleasures, and the like...they are still around at times and will do all they can to lead you down a path called Evil... while Jesus is setting up His Kingdom within your heart and announces: "Those "guys"...gotta go!" I am tellin' you... It's a war!...and it is going on right inside of...you! And no matter how "you slice it"...it is not always going to feel real comfortable...but it is worth it!
You see, the Holy Spirit...and Sinful Nature...they are simply incompatible. Their advice to us leads us in opposite directions...one up...and one down.
Remember this: your life now is not based any longer on how you feel...living life a certain way on one day and then living life a totally different way on another day.
Rather, now through the Grace and Power of the Lord Jesus Christ, you have been set totally free...and the Holy Spirit is here to secure the freedom Christ Jesus has given you..through the Work He finished...at the Cross!
As you begin to walk in that freedom...that comes directly from Him...and trust me The Father Himself is overjoyed!...you now have the ability through the power of the Holy Spirit...to overcome sinful compulsions and a law-dominated existence.
There is another life...God has intended for us to have...just ask Him...the Holy Spirit...and then "buckle your seat belts"...you may be in for a ride.!"
When you get in that mindset, and your heart is hungry enough to want Him...the "war has just begun."
When we become a "full-blown" Christian, our natural desires do not simply disappear. In fact, there are still going to be times our "old" way of dealing with daily life, the struggles, the relationships, etc., may still be the preferred choice, instead of what God's view is on a certain situation... it just "doesn't sit well"...I want to do it the way I like it, even though it has proved unsuccessful for me. It is easy to "think only of yourself" and still be a Christian...it is a war!...and it goes on inside of you...in your heart...the core of your being!
Yet...there is Someone...Someone who is right here...to help us! His Name..."The Holy Spirit"!
The Holy Spirit is part of the Trinity....God the Father, God our Lord Jesus Christ...and God...the Holy Spirit... and He has been sent here to give us instruction on how we should think and live in our daily lives. Now, as I have come to know Him...He definitely is not into the "Master of your own Fate" stuff. He has pointed out to me clearly there is only One Master...and Fate is not it!
The Holy Spirit is really good in showing us ways to please God...instead of constantly being in that "what's in it for me?" mode. He gives us fresh daily direction that enables us to operate in a freedom never before experienced...and it can get really "wild" at times.
If you spend "anytime at all with Him"...you will soon discover what I am talking about...
A Gleaning from Galatians 5:16-18
From Saint Paul:
" So, here is my advice to you this day. Live freely, and be animated by the fresh words the Holy Spirit deposits in your own hearts...the stuff that makes you really be yourself. It's a freedom you can never experience any other way...to enjoy life and find fulfillment...to the max!
Now, understand this as well...there is alot that goes on inside each one of us...every single day! Those cravings and desires you have from your old way of life...the sinful nature...those things just "don't abandon ship". The sinful nature won't simply give up...not without a fight!
For your life now is in subjection to the Risen One...and God is aware of this, Jesus is already making room for Himself in your heart more each day, and the Holy Spirit is in tune with you...and knows exactly the things you will need for the day....you are now a "free spirit"!
Now...how about the "other guys?"... Self Interests, Natural Cravings, Selfish Pleasures, and the like...they are still around at times and will do all they can to lead you down a path called Evil... while Jesus is setting up His Kingdom within your heart and announces: "Those "guys"...gotta go!" I am tellin' you... It's a war!...and it is going on right inside of...you! And no matter how "you slice it"...it is not always going to feel real comfortable...but it is worth it!
You see, the Holy Spirit...and Sinful Nature...they are simply incompatible. Their advice to us leads us in opposite directions...one up...and one down.
Remember this: your life now is not based any longer on how you feel...living life a certain way on one day and then living life a totally different way on another day.
Rather, now through the Grace and Power of the Lord Jesus Christ, you have been set totally free...and the Holy Spirit is here to secure the freedom Christ Jesus has given you..through the Work He finished...at the Cross!
As you begin to walk in that freedom...that comes directly from Him...and trust me The Father Himself is overjoyed!...you now have the ability through the power of the Holy Spirit...to overcome sinful compulsions and a law-dominated existence.
There is another life...God has intended for us to have...just ask Him...the Holy Spirit...and then "buckle your seat belts"...you may be in for a ride.!"
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