“Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16 (NKJV)
Jesus told His disciples in the garden, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). He knew the struggle. He saw their hearts. But He also knew the way forward: not through willpower, but through the Spirit.
Paul echoes that same reality—but with a promise: “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” That’s not a suggestion; it’s a spiritual principle. The power to overcome sin is not found in trying harder, but in living yielded to the Spirit.
The flesh was crucified with Christ and buried with Him. It no longer defines you—but the memory of life before Christ can still influence how you think. That’s why your mind must be renewed. If you don’t renew your thinking, you may be a new creation still living as if the old nature is in charge—and you’ll keep getting the same results you did before your new birth. The flesh has been cut away from your heart, but your mind has to believe it and choose to live from the new source—the Spirit’s leading, not old patterns.
Walking in the Spirit doesn’t mean perfection—it means direction. It means choosing daily to follow His lead, respond to His promptings, and yield to His fruit growing in you. It’s not about being flawless—it’s about being faithful.
And here’s the good news: God hasn’t left you to walk alone. The Holy Spirit is not just a force or a feeling—He’s your Helper. He lives in you to guide, correct, comfort, and empower. You don’t need to rely on your own strength. The Spirit of God is willing, present, and able.
As you renew your mind by reading His Word thoughtfully and listening to sound messages, you are sowing to the Spirit—and you will reap life and peace. That renewal process transforms you from the inside out. Over time, you’ll notice your desires change. Your responses soften. Your habits shift. Not because you’re trying harder—but because you’re walking with Someone who transforms you daily.
Today, choose to walk in step with the Spirit. Don’t just visit His presence—abide there. Invite Him into your thoughts, words, and actions. Let His fruit grow in you, and let His voice lead you. You are not bound by the flesh—you are free to walk in the Spirit.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
Jesus told His disciples in the garden, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matthew 26:41). He knew the struggle. He saw their hearts. But He also knew the way forward: not through willpower, but through the Spirit.
Paul echoes that same reality—but with a promise: “Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” That’s not a suggestion; it’s a spiritual principle. The power to overcome sin is not found in trying harder, but in living yielded to the Spirit.
The flesh was crucified with Christ and buried with Him. It no longer defines you—but the memory of life before Christ can still influence how you think. That’s why your mind must be renewed. If you don’t renew your thinking, you may be a new creation still living as if the old nature is in charge—and you’ll keep getting the same results you did before your new birth. The flesh has been cut away from your heart, but your mind has to believe it and choose to live from the new source—the Spirit’s leading, not old patterns.
Walking in the Spirit doesn’t mean perfection—it means direction. It means choosing daily to follow His lead, respond to His promptings, and yield to His fruit growing in you. It’s not about being flawless—it’s about being faithful.
And here’s the good news: God hasn’t left you to walk alone. The Holy Spirit is not just a force or a feeling—He’s your Helper. He lives in you to guide, correct, comfort, and empower. You don’t need to rely on your own strength. The Spirit of God is willing, present, and able.
As you renew your mind by reading His Word thoughtfully and listening to sound messages, you are sowing to the Spirit—and you will reap life and peace. That renewal process transforms you from the inside out. Over time, you’ll notice your desires change. Your responses soften. Your habits shift. Not because you’re trying harder—but because you’re walking with Someone who transforms you daily.
Today, choose to walk in step with the Spirit. Don’t just visit His presence—abide there. Invite Him into your thoughts, words, and actions. Let His fruit grow in you, and let His voice lead you. You are not bound by the flesh—you are free to walk in the Spirit.
Excerpt from Follow Me As I Follow Christ by Kevin Casey. Click Here: Available on Amazon (Kindle & paperback).
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