Of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires whphat is
Contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the
Sinful nature. The are in conflict with each other"
--Galatians 5 : 16-17
Remember the old game of Tug-of -War? Line up the strongest guys on your side, wait for the signal, then dig your heels in, strain hard, and pull till it hurts.
I think of Tug-of-War when I consider the average Christian's daily experience. It's like two forces that wrench you in a fierce contest of push-and-pull--- the Holy Spirit pushes you up and the flesh pulls you down. It's constant struggle to crucify the flesh and keep walking in the spirit. To starve the old and feed the nes. To reckon yourself dead to sin abd alive to God
And who wins? It depends on whose side you choose to be. In this contest you are on one side or the other and never in the middle. Every day you're either following the claims of your fallen nature or believing the promises of God. Who prevails in this contest depends on the attitude you adopt toward either side.
Every mo ent of the day, each devision you make, every
Choice and every thought is a chance to crucify the old
and encourage the new. Remember, you can't be neutral,
you can't renain in the middle. You are either walking in the
Spirit or you're not.
Lord, as I begin this day. I want to choose you and your
Promises. As each hour, each moment passes, help me
to keep choosing to walk in Your Spirit and thereby starve
The desires of my sinful nature. I praise You for the difference
You will make in my life.
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