The Flesh and the Spirit

But I say, walk b the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh;
Galatians 5:16-17 NASB

My flesh said, “I want to pursue my goals.” The Spirit said, “Pursue my purposes.”
My flesh said, “I have great ideas.” The Spirit said, “I have a perfect plan.”
My flesh said, “I want to draw people by my personality.” The Spirit said, “I want to draw people by my presence.”
My flesh said, “Look at my determination.” The Spirit said, “Let me be in control.”
My flesh said, “I have talent.”  The Spirit said, “Desire my gifts.”
My flesh said, “I am working hard.” The Spirit said, “Receive my power.”
My flesh said, “I have a great mind.” The Spirit said, “Seek my wisdom.”
My flesh said, “I want to make a difference.”  The Spirit said, “I am the difference.”
My flesh said, “I am well educated.” The Spirit said, “I will give you revelation.”
My flesh said, “I am clever.” The Spirit said, “I am truth.”
My flesh said, “I want to be a person of influence.” The Spirit said, “Walk in my favor.”
My flesh said, “I want to keep trying new things.” The Spirit said, “Drink of me.”
My flesh said, “I am a nice person.” The Spirit said, “I am love.”
My flesh said, “I am doing the best I can.” The Spirit said, “Let me do it through you.”
My flesh said, “I am weary.” The Spirit said, “I will renew your strength.”
My flesh said, “I am trying to live a good life.” The Spirit said, “I will make you holy.”
My flesh said, “I need to be dynamic.” The Spirit said, “You need to be anointed.”
My flesh said, “I want recognition.” The Spirit said, “Seek my approval.”
My flesh said, “I want people to like me.” The Spirit said, “I want people to glorify Jesus.”
My flesh said, “It’s all about me.” The Spirit said, “It’s all about Jesus.”

And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires. 25 If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] Galatians 5:24-25 AMP

Comments

[miriam]

Congratulations, Roy! Thank you for making Bible verses come alive with the fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit.

God bless,
Miriam.