Set high ideals for yourself
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report… think on these things (Philippians 4:8) Excellence begins with a decision. You have to make up your mind that you will pursue something higher than mediocrity. If […]
Make Your Home Holy Spirit-Friendly
But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. (Joshua 24:15) The Holy Spirit desires to work freely in your life, but you must also cultivate an environment that welcomes His ministry. Many believers blame their family, surroundings or circumstances for not responding to the Holy Spirit’s leading. However, the solution is […]
Measure Success God’s Way
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5–6) The Holy Spirit has come to dwell in you, not only to help you in spiritual matters but to lead you in every aspect of your […]
The Holy Spirit Imparts Wisdom
But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. (John 14:26) The Holy Spirit continually imparts wisdom to every child of God. A person without the Spirit of God […]
Respond to His Prompting
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14) One of the greatest keys to living a victorious Christian life is learning to recognize and respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. He lives in you, and He continually leads, guides and inspires you. […]
The Peace Beyond Understanding
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6–7) Have you ever noticed what happens after you pray? Before prayer, your heart […]
Live in the Consciousness of the Holy Spirit
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth… and he will shew you things to come. (John 16:13) Now that you are in Christ, the Spirit of God lives and dwells in you. Therefore, it is vital to cultivate a deep consciousness of His presence in your […]
Chosen for a Fruitful Life
Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain…— John 15:16 (KJV) Now that you are in Christ, recognize that there is a definite calling and purpose for your life. You are not on earth by accident. […]
Love Him More
We love him, because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19 KJV) One of the clearest characteristics of the sons of God is their love for the Father. Our relationship with Him is not built on fear or obligation but on His amazing love for us. He loved us first, gave His Son for us, […]
Win the Battle Within
For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other. (Galatians 5:17 KJV) One of the greatest battles a believer faces is not against the world but within. The desires of the flesh constantly oppose the leading of the Spirit. If we allow […]