Death to the Flesh
Galatians 5:24-25 NKJV, And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Have you noticed how having children highlights selfishness in us? You have to think more of THEM than of yourself. OR you should! You didn't even know you had selfishness in you until the kids came along. It takes time to grow and learn it’s NOT ALL about you! It stretches us to have room to love and serve others. This is the kind of walk we should have with JESUS in the first place. It would solve so many marriage issues to recognize selfishness early in our marriages. The enemy’s plan is to steal, kill and destroy marriages and families and he does it many times through the avenue of selfishness! Allow the Holy Spirit to bring you to the place where your flesh is dead. Not allowing those desires to dictate what you do but allowing God to dictate your day. It’s uncomfortable at first! But you CAN learn to live in what my husband and I call “The Uncomfort Zone”. It proves you are moving forward and not getting stagnant. You can help yourself in this by fasting something you love e.g., food, desserts, TV, social media, the list goes on. Challenge yourself and allow God to walk through it with you for 30 days. It trains your flesh to stop ruling and allows the Holy Spirit room to lead.
My husband worked for American Airlines for almost 15 years in maintenance as an electrician, before being called into the ministry. AA had a motto to keep people moving, transitioning the company at ALL times, moving offices so they didn’t get stuck in a rut. What about you? Are you stuck? Is your flesh winning more than the Spirit led life? Keep moving and growing with God. Don’t get stuck and don’t allow your flesh to rule you!
I will leave you with this scripture from the Bible. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Romans 8:13-14 NKJV. Take the CHALLENGE for 21-30 days, lay something down that has MORE control over you than the Spirit of God, and let His Spirit take the wheel!