Galatians 5:16-23 (NIV)__________________________________________________________
Life by the Spirit
16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law.
19 The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Father I'm still deep in tough battles with my recurring sins. I thought I won, but in actuality, I'm still fighting. With Your strength and love, there can be only one result.
I will emerge victoriously on Your planned day!
Though this spiritual fight is no mean feat, I'm encouraged to know that I can't possibly fail in this match up against the devil.
Romans 8:31b (NIV)
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Father God I pray for daily renewal of my mind. Let it be enriched with Your Word, so that I may be strong and well equipped, and able to wield it as a spiritual sword in the fight against the devil.
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