Today's Verse

VERSE:
  Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the
Spirit.

   -- Galatians 5:25
      

THOUGHT:
  It is one thing to talk about being filled with the Spirit; it
is quite another to live under the Spirit's control and direction
in our lives. Paul is reminding us that we must do more than talk
the talk; we must walk the walk. The Holy Spirit must guide our
decisions, determine our morality, and control our speech. His
fruit -- love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control -- must be in evidence.
Paul says to Christians filled with the Spirit, "Live like it!"

PRAYER:
  Holy God, thank you for your gift of your Spirit, who is alive
in me. May your Spirit guide my thoughts and mold me to be like
Jesus in words and deeds. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.