Revelation 4: 11
September 9, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO – 10th SEPTEMBER
September 10, 2023
The 9th OF SEPTEMBER
ARE WE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT OR BY OUR CARNAL NATURE?
I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. – Galatians 5:16
Our sinful nature is very selfish and everything in life reduces to the “what about me?” question. God deserves all the glory, not us, so in a Holy Spirit led life, it is all about God. The apostle Paul urges us to habitually seek the Holy Spirit and obey His guidance, not only when we are in church or from time to time. Only in doing so, are we able to not respond impulsively when something offends or upsets us, but to pause, think about what Jesus would do in our place and react accordingly.
The carnal nature’s first reaction to anything contrary to its expectations, is sinful. When we carry out the desires of our carnal nature, we cannot please God. There is a constant war between our flesh and our born-again spirit, united with the Holy Spirit. The desires of flesh lead to our destruction, but all that comes from the Holy Spirit is for our best and leads to eternal life. If we want to please God, we must learn to not follow the desires and lusts of our carnal nature. It is a long process that takes much effort and by asking the Holy Spirit to help us, we can do it. The more often we choose to obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the easier it gets.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You Lord for providing the best Helper for us, to be able to live right for You. My carnal nature causes me to feel offended whenever things are not going my way, so please help me have the right response to every situation. Only with Your help I can change and not get easily offended and stop allowing bitterness to grow in my heart. Please help me to always choose to react in love, fighting to keep my peace and calm whenever I have to deal with difficult situations. Thank You for Your perfect guidance and help that turns the bad situations for the best. Please help me keep my heart pure and full of love for You and my fellow man, in the Name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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