Today : The Holy Spirit Within Us
TODAY’S VERSE
“We prove ourselves by our purity, our understanding, our patience, our kindness, by the Holy Spirit within us, and by our sincere love.” II Corinthians 6:6 (NLT)
TODAY’S THOUGHT
Paul was sharing about all the hardship and suffering that he and the church was experiencing. Even though the times were rough, he writes that it was the Holy Spirit that still produced the attributes that God desired in their life. Attributes like purity, understanding, patience, kindness and love were able to get them through the hardest times. In another passage Paul writes, “The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” How is it that the Holy Spirit can produce this effect in our life? Paul answers by writing, “Let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives.” Today seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Commit your way to Him. Ask for His leading, direction and influence in all that you do. When you do, He will produce the desired effects in your life.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Father, thank You for the Holy Spirit in my life. Holy Spirit, lead me today. I desire Your fruit to be evident in my life. Guide me, direct me, influence everything I do.
AMEN
TODAY’S AFFIRMATION & MEDITATION
The Holy Spirit is active in my life
Sense the Holy Spirit alive in you. See yourself before God as He guides His Spirit to help produce purity, understanding, patience, kindness and love in your heart. Feel His love, His power, His guidance as He produces the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in your life. Affirm, “The Holy Spirit is active in my life!”