Friday May 19, 2006

Text for the Day -- Galatians 5:16-18, 22-24
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Live by the Spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the
flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what
the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to
each other, to prevent you from doing what you want. But if you are
led by the Spirit, you are not subject to the law.

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
There is no law against such things. And those who belong to Christ
Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

Devotional
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The life of faith and virtue is motivated and empowered by presence
of the Holy Spirit in your life. It is a work of grace as you allow
the Spirit to be at work bringing forth the wonderful virtues that
Paul lists. So many try to live the good life in their own strength
and fail trying. The Holy Spirit is the power of living the good
life.

Prayer
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Come Holy Spirit, fill my heart and will with power for good. Amen