The Holy Spirit Changes What You Cannot Change
The Holy Spirit Changes What You Cannot Change
Ezekiel 36:26-27
Christianity is not behavior modification. You cannot white-knuckle your way into holiness.
You cannot manufacture boldness, forgiveness, endurance, or genuine love for others through sheer willpower. The Holy Spirit is not an optional upgrade for advanced believers, he is the very power source of the Christian life. Without him, you will attempt in the flesh what only the Spirit can produce. The gifts are his gifts. The fruit is his fruit. The boldness is his boldness. Stop trying to do alone what God never intended you to do alone. Yield. Surrender. Ask the Holy Spirit to do in you what you have proven you cannot do yourself.
Where in your life are you striving in your own strength rather than relying on the Holy Spirit?
Begin each morning this week with a simple prayer of surrender: ask the Holy Spirit to lead your words, decisions, and responses throughout the day. At the end of each day, note where you sensed his guidance and where you defaulted to your own strength.
Christianity is not behavior modification. You cannot white-knuckle your way into holiness.
You cannot manufacture boldness, forgiveness, endurance, or genuine love for others through sheer willpower. The Holy Spirit is not an optional upgrade for advanced believers, he is the very power source of the Christian life. Without him, you will attempt in the flesh what only the Spirit can produce. The gifts are his gifts. The fruit is his fruit. The boldness is his boldness. Stop trying to do alone what God never intended you to do alone. Yield. Surrender. Ask the Holy Spirit to do in you what you have proven you cannot do yourself.
Where in your life are you striving in your own strength rather than relying on the Holy Spirit?
Begin each morning this week with a simple prayer of surrender: ask the Holy Spirit to lead your words, decisions, and responses throughout the day. At the end of each day, note where you sensed his guidance and where you defaulted to your own strength.
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