Life in the Spirit

Hey Y'all!

Hope you are all excellent and enjoying life in abundance. It is great to be alive. Every moment we have in this life is on purpose and we can know that God wanted and needed us to have this moment to learn about Him. We are alive in this moment for a purpose. Sometimes, we don't understand that purpose, but we are here on purpose anyway!

Isn't it a huge blessing just to know that every moment of your life has a purpose!?! It is on purpose! Maybe it's just me, but knowing that this moment has purpose and it is not coincidence elates me.

And a tear comes to my face because there are so many that don't see life that way. In fact, at this moment, I know so many young people who are scared because they can't see purpose at all to their life. They can't find hope and choose ways to hurt themselves, or worse, end their lives.

Christians, why have we let this happen? I am guilty as the next person for not speaking the message of hope to all. But why have we sat idle on this issues? These struggles are real, and it disheartens me.

God give us understanding! Holy Spirit, speak to us! Give us the counsel we need to minister to so many people and draw them into the hope we have in your Son! We need your words; please help us to rely on your strength. We need your words and your strength. Guide us Blessed Savior!

For too long, we have relied on ourselves. I include myself in this.

This past week I have taken a good look at my relationship with the Holy Spirit. I need the Holy Spirit and I need to acknowledge His presence in my life. I need to build my relationship with the Holy Spirit and I need to rely on Him. He is the One who allows me to have faith - He gives me the gift of faith! - and He allows me to see Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the Only One who can save, and I would not know that without the Holy Spirit.

He lives inside us. It is a process to know and understand that we walk with Him. It is something we need to voluntarily pursue this relationship and it is something that is not always experiential. It is also a continual act.

I read a devotional by Chris Tiegreen, and today's devotional spoke on how the Holy Spirit lives inside us, and this is what we need to guard. We need to treasure the Holy Spirit and when we do, we won't even look for things to distract us from God. We won't pursue sin. He writes, "Treasuring the wellspring that God has birthed in your heart will leave little room for the corruptions you once obsessed over." (C. Tiegreen, Walking with God, pg. 130, 2004)

Christians, we need to stop living like God is not existent or a part of our lives. He must be displayed. We must actively pursue this - ME included! We need to turn and start treasuring the Holy Spirit that lives in us and in turn live a life of love that glorifies the only God who can give life!

Join with in reforming this world! Pray for the change and the revelation of the Holy Spirit!

Jesus, you are my Savior - and you have given me such hope! Everlasting hope! I am so happy to be called your child. But I want to live a life that honors you so fully! I want to walk in the Spirit always and live a life in the Spirit! Guide me to the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit, pour out yourself on my life. Let me eyes see you so clearly. I know your presence and have felt that so wonderfully. But I am greedy - I want more of you in my life! Guide me in all wisdom and speak so powerfully through me to the honor of the GLORIOUS KING! Holy Spirit, I want more of you overflowing so exuberantly out of me. Glorify the Holy Name of Jesus in my life! To you be all honor, power, and glory!

Everlasting Father, you draw me into your arms. Transform this world! Continue to sanctify your children. And let us know that you are doing it! We want to play a role! Show us how you may be magnified - made huge!!! Show us Lord, take our hand, and teach us to call you Father! We need you. To you be praise always! The honor and glory all belong to you! In the powerful name of Jesus I lift this pray to you. Amen.

Brandon