January 28
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You are controlled by the Spirit if you have the Spirit of God living in you (and remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ living in them do not belong to him at all).
– Romans 8:9(NLT)
WHEN GOD’S SPIRIT LIVES IN YOU
A poem and essay by ILMA
When God’s Spirit lives in you
Your old life changes; you are new
When you are controlled by the Spirit
You belong to Christ and you soak in it
Your heart suddenly begins to be stirred
He ignites you to stay pure and chase peace
Those who are controlled by their sinful nature
They take awhile to grow, they stay immature.
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There are some believers who choke or grieve the Holy Spirit. Some Christians do not even acknowledge his presence inside their hearts. When Christ died on the cross to pay for our sin debt, he paved the way for the Spirit to live in us. It is the Spirit who guides, teaches and convicts us when we do wrong and gives us a way out. It is God’s spirit who prods us to do righteous things and avoid evil. We can disappoint the Spirit of God in us when we have unbelief, we question his person, we don’t listen to what he is teaching us or if we choose to sin. When God’s Spirit lives in you, you choose the good and the loving.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for allowing the Spirit to live in my heart.
REFLECTION
Why do you think is it difficult for some Christians to let the Spirit dwell?
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