WALK BY THE SPIRIT--NOT BY FLESH! Galatians 6:16-18

Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!
    What do you struggle with in your life?  Patience, anger, loving your neighbor, drugs, alcohol, lust, covetousness, idolatry?  Where do you find you are the weakest?
   Galatians 6: ¹⁶ So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. ¹⁷ For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. ¹⁸ But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.  (other references: Romans 8:4-6; 7:15-23
   Walk by the Spirit!  The Holy Spirit produces fruits in our lives such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.   Being led by the Holy Spirit involves the desire to hear, the readiness to obey God's Word, and the sensitivity to discern between your feelings and his promptings.
  We should live each day controlled and guided by the Holy Spirit.  If we do, then the words of Christ will be in our minds, the love of Christ will be behind our actions, and the power of Christ will help us control our selfish desires.
   Paul explains we have two forces fighting within us - the Holy Spirit and the sinful nature.  These forces are not equal, the Holy Spirit is stronger, however, we must let go and let the Holy Spirit in our life be empowered.  If we do all we can with human effort we will fail, however, the Spirit will not fail.
   So, it is your choice- follow the evil desires cast before you, OR, turn loose and follow the Holy Spirit.  May the right choice. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
  Johnny