Week 30
Man it really seems that time is flying here at the Ranch. To me, it usually seems like nothing is changing until I think back 6 months, or a year, or 2 years. And then I see so clearly what has changed... me. Philippians 1:6 says, "and I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." I find hope in that.
You know why?Because it reminds me that the Holy Spirit is real and present in my life. And I know it is the Holy Spirit. Because I know that these changes in my life and in my heart are for the betterment of God's kingdom, not to further my selfish desires. When I get frustrated with myself and struggle to be and act as Christ-like as I desire, I think about the power of the Holy Spirit inside me. Not only is God with me, but by that I know I belong to Christ. And this is where true faith comes in.
Romans 8:9 says:"You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ." If Christ really is in me, the very same spirit that raised Him from the dead gives life to my spirit! I was dead, but now am filled with His Spirit. There is no mistaking it!
And I know I belong to Him.And I know that His Spirit refines me every day.
And I know that I am alive with His power.
And I don't deserve it, but I know it is True.
I hope you do too.
You know why?Because it reminds me that the Holy Spirit is real and present in my life. And I know it is the Holy Spirit. Because I know that these changes in my life and in my heart are for the betterment of God's kingdom, not to further my selfish desires. When I get frustrated with myself and struggle to be and act as Christ-like as I desire, I think about the power of the Holy Spirit inside me. Not only is God with me, but by that I know I belong to Christ. And this is where true faith comes in.
Romans 8:9 says:"You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ." If Christ really is in me, the very same spirit that raised Him from the dead gives life to my spirit! I was dead, but now am filled with His Spirit. There is no mistaking it!
And I know I belong to Him.And I know that His Spirit refines me every day.
And I know that I am alive with His power.
And I don't deserve it, but I know it is True.
I hope you do too.
This is what I call puppy fever :)
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