Personally, I believe being led by the Holy
Spirit is not as difficult as Christianity can make it out to be at times. Just
because I grew up in the environment of a Christian home, church, school, and
college, in no way does this make me an expert on this topic. I know Bible
study, prayer, and a Christian community of believers can assist in being led
by the Holy Spirit.
The verb “listening” summarizes all you need
to know (and do) with being led by the Holy Spirit. Over the years, I’ve become
more aware of that calm voice of God deep within that directs me on the right
things I need to do with my life. I do my best to pay attention to it as I am
obedient to its directive. I know it is
the voice of God because it agrees with scripture (and does not contradict what
I believe God would tell me to do). Why fight God? H will eventually get what He wants (and needs) from you.
Galatians 5:16 (VOICE) says: “Here’s my instruction: walk in the Spirit, and
let the Spirit bring order to your life. If you do, you will never give in to
your selfish and sinful cravings.” I wish I could tell
you that I am an expert at doing this, but I’m not. This scriptural directive
seems straightforward. It ought to be easy to do, but any follower of Christ
will tell you that it is a daily challenge. I know your heavenly Father is more
concerned with your progress in this
area (rather than perfection which will not happen until you arrive in Heaven
one day).[i]
[i] This topic
was suggested by the amazing, complex woman I call my “wife.” Bobbi, I love
you.
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