");document.writeln(""); document.writeln("

So I say,"); document.writeln("walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the"); document.writeln("flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary"); document.writeln("to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do"); document.writeln("whatever you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law."); document.writeln("The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery, idolatry and witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition,"); document.writeln("dissensions, factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you,"); document.writeln("as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of"); document.writeln("God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness,"); document.writeln("goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. Against such things there"); document.writeln("is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its"); document.writeln("passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the"); document.writeln("Spirit. ¹

"); document.writeln("

The Holy Spirit"); document.writeln("is one of the most precious gifts God has given us. The Spirit comes to dwell"); document.writeln("in believers at the time of salvation and enables them to overcome sin and live"); document.writeln("to the glory of God (John 15:26-27). However, the power of the Holy Spirit can be"); document.writeln("hindered or ignored.

"); document.writeln("

Walking in the"); document.writeln("Spirit implies trust in Him. He guides us, and we follow Him. When He speaks,"); document.writeln("we listen to Him, heed His warnings, and obey His instructions. His path is a"); document.writeln("path of surrender that, while difficult at times, leads to the fullness of"); document.writeln("life. The Holy Spirit not only guides us but also empowers us, giving us all"); document.writeln("that we need to live righteously and bear fruit (Galatians 5:22-23).

"); document.writeln("

Being led by"); document.writeln("the Holy Spirit should be the natural lifestyle of the children of God. We"); document.writeln("should seek to maintain an awareness of His presence always. As we do, He makes"); document.writeln("us sensitive to the things of God and gives us understanding of the situations"); document.writeln("and people around us.

"); document.writeln("

Take a walk"); document.writeln("with the Holy Spirit today. Learn to recognize His voice by spending time in the"); document.writeln("Word and in prayer. Focus your thoughts on Him, asking Him for His guidance and"); document.writeln("waiting for His direction.

"); document.writeln("

Suggested"); document.writeln("Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that we are not alone. As Your children"); document.writeln("we have the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. Let me be aware of the presence of the"); document.writeln("Holy Spirit in my life and be guided, empowered, and bear fruit. May it all be"); document.writeln("to give You honor and glory. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

"); document.writeln("

1. Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV).

"); document.writeln("

The Encounter for"); document.writeln("today was written by: Rosina N.

"); document.writeln("