The Holy Spirit Influences

1 Corinthians 2: 12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teach, but which the Holy Ghost teach; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14But the natural man do not receive the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

When we study the Word daily; it leads us into the Spirit, the Spirit that dwells in us.  Then the Spirit influences us with its incredible strength; which overpowers our fleshly desires for "immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, and drunkenness.  Once we receive the Word we become led by the Spirit; we develop Fruit, which gives us Christ-like character.  Our Christ-like character is what identifies us to our Father as His children; otherwise, He does not know us.

Father, we thank You for another day in our right mind; and we ask for forgiveness in advance for our sins.  Lord, help us draw near to You; as You decrease our will, and implement Your will in our hearts.  Lord, let Your Word fall on ears that hear; so we may receive Your Word, and act on Your Word.  Lord, transformed us into the people You designed, in Your image. Father, You know our needs and You know our wants; strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief, in Jesus name Amen