THE FLESH OR THE SPIRIT ITS OUR CHOICE

Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires, but those who live by the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8 Those in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

Father, help us keep our flesh at rest, so govern our minds by the Spirit. Because our flesh naturally puts itself first, and nothing is done in the flesh will please You. So, strengthen our faith and help us with our unbelief; that will help our Spirits override our flesh and keep it at rest. Lord, baptize us in the Holy Spirit to help us put the deeds of our fleshly desires to death, so we will receive Your promise. Father, thank You for the grace that takes away our sinful urges and desires and gives You room to move in our lives. Lord, thank You for the peace that helps us through our suffering and the knowledge to implement You into our situations. Father, when our ugly flash arises, let us practice what we have learned to drain its power of bondage; in Jesus' name Amen.