Purpose: Our conduct being pleasing to the Lord
Observation: Watching for distractions, obstacles and assaults
Balance: Going forward with discernment and determination
Action: Step by step, decision by decision, choice by choice
DEFINITION: What does it mean to walk in the Spirit?
It is walking spiritually with purpose, observation, balance and action. It is keeping our eyes upward and winning the tug of war to be led by the Holy Spirit rather than allowing our soul to rule over our choices and decision. It is a process of our souls learning to relinquish control and let God take charge of our lives. Always remembering, that we are His work in process!
Some things that may cause our souls to want to rule over our choices and decisions are:
- Desperation
- Discouragement
- Fear
- Pride
- Being in the wrong relationship
- Being in covenant with a person that is unequally yolked
- Our own insecurities
- Control
- Having someone else think for us
- etc....
REASON: Why do we walk in the Spirit?
It allows us to experience intimacy with the Lord, which releases His power in our lives so that we can fulfil our destiny in Christ - Jeremiah 29:11.
There are certain things that can deprive us from this:
- Fear
- Self
- Comparison i.e. we compare ourselves with others
- Pride
- The lack of .....
- etc...
APPLICATION:
How do we walk in the Spirit?
We walk daily, watchful and vigilant, step by step, listening for His voice with purpose and thanksgiving; therefore, choosing to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit instead of the desires of our flesh.
Some choices that we have to make in order to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit are:
- Restraining ourselves
- Self-Control
- Choosing to overcome
Ladies, know that each step we take and make are small beginnings to greater things in life. If we choose to make the step, God will meet our feet.
_____________________________________
RSVP to
arighteouswoman@ymail.com if you'll be joining us for the May 8th outing. More information to follow.
No comments:
Post a Comment