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TODAY’S WORD…

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So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives.

Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves.

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– Galatians 5:16 (NLT)

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REFLECTION…

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Be inspired by the Holy Spirit,

do not resist Him

but yield willingly to His suggestions; to His counsel.

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The Spirit inspires us, often, though God’s Word.

That passage of Scripture which we may come across casually

but, somehow, touches us deep inside

– that comes from Him who is our Guide and Counsellor.

If only we would listen to Him.

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The Holy Spirit helps us recognise and resist temptation

and strengthens our resolve to overcome our selfish and corrupt instincts

that only seem to care about the initial glittering prospects,

while capriciously ignoring the destruction and corruption

which self-centred foolishness produces.

If only we would listen to Him.

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PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT…

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Breathe into me, Holy Spirit,

that my thoughts may all be holy.

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Move in me, Holy Spirit,

that my work, too, may be holy.

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Attract my heart, Holy Spirit,

that I may love only what is holy.

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Strengthen me, Holy Spirit,

that I may defend all that is holy.

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Protect me, Holy Spirit,

that I may always be holy.

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