![]() ![]() The New Testament in Modern English by J. 2: Walk in the Spirit by Sowing to the Spirit “He who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” –Galatians 6:8, NKJV He will help you not only to separate yourself from the world, but to desire the things of God more than anything else. I cast down every high imagination that tries to exalt itself against God.”Īllow the Holy Spirit to correct and guide you as you work toward walking in the spirit every day. There are times when you just need to say “no” out loud when something is displeasing to the Father. Maybe there are some things you watch on television you shouldn’t be watching. If you have a sin habit in your life-something you know isn’t pleasing to God-now is the time to rid your life of it as fast as you would get away from fire ants and bees. To get rid of those things that are slowing you down, and to walk in the spirit, the natural world has to become small in your heart and mind, while the things of God become bigger and bigger. “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus.” –Hebrews 12:2 Adultery, fornication, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, strife, envy, murders, drunkenness and anything like them (Colossians 3:5-6 Galatians 5:19).Anger, rage, bad feelings toward others, cursing, slander, foul-mouth abuse and shameful utterances.Sexual vice, impurity, unholy desires, greed.Hindrances can include any of the following: He wants to slow you down and keep you from reaching THE BLESSING. That’s why Satan is so determined to strap hindrances onto your spirit. So, don’t sit around wondering if you should stop sinning or cast the devil out of your life- get rid of it! You weren’t created to be a slave to anything.Īnything that is out of line with the Word of God is a hindrance. Why? Because they know the damage and pain that could be inflicted if left unaddressed. They make a vigorous and determined effort to get those pests away from them. If you’ve ever seen someone who has come in contact with fire ants or bees, you know they don’t stop and consider whether they should remove them, and they certainly don’t do so slowly. Notice this verse doesn’t say anything about gently removing things one at a time. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” –Hebrews 12:1, NIV ![]() 1: Walk in the Spirit by Throwing Off Hindrances “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. To begin enjoying the blessings of a Spirit-led life, here are five steps to help you learn how to walk in the spirit. It is a transformation from one degree of glory to another and one move of obedience to another. If you’re feeling discouraged and defeated-there is a better quality of life available to you when you walk in the spirit, but it won’t happen overnight. That’s how you claim victory-by walking in the spirit. God wants you to operate in the realm of the spirit-not in this natural world-because that’s how you live the life you’ve always dreamed of. You may not feel like it, but He is there-speaking to you, directing you to freedom and blessing. You can walk in the spirit and be guided by the Holy Spirit 24/7.ĭo you want to know how to walk in the spirit? You can do it! The Spirit of God is in you right now. ![]() You aren’t meant to let your flesh rule your life-you’re meant to walk in the spirit and live on a higher level, where victory reigns and righteousness rules. It may not seem like it, but you have control over what controls you. It likes to have its own way, and it sure doesn’t give up easily. What’s the default setting and the natural thing to do? To let the flesh control you. Your day is determined by one of two driving forces-your flesh or your spirit. What’s the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning? A cup of coffee? How comfortable your bed is? Your list of things to do? Every decision and step we take each day is driven by something-a growling stomach, a sense of responsibility, a desire for success. Here are five steps to help you learn how to walk in the spirit. You can be guided by the Holy Spirit 24/7.
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