Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

"So I say, live by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. for the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law."

Today is the day we begin to talk about how to have a clean heart! But first of all, it has been laid on my heart to let people know that if you don't know Christ and accepted him as you rpersonal savior, the following benefits can apply to you only after you have given your life to Christ. To know more about this, please see the link on my blog page called "An Interview with God"  If you have any questions you can also e-mail me at pearlsoflight16@yahoo.com

I  have always dreamed of having someone come into my home and completely clear out clutter, clean and organize my home!  Wouldn't that be great? I would surrender my home to their expert knowledge and trust that they would do a better job than I could do.  The great news is we CAN do that with our hearts!  We are sinful by nature so to get a clean heart, we need help. We need an expert. We need someone to "take over" and clean out" our hearts. We NEED the Holy Spirit!  Surrendering our hearts and lives completely to the leading of the Spirit is the answer! The only way to tackle the sinful nature in us is to call in the Holy Spirit to take over!  We can't do it ourselves. Personally this is such a relief!  I know that I could not be successful on my own. I've tried that many times. I have heard a saying several times lately. "Insanity is doing the same thing again and again and expecting different results." Its time to do it right, to change what you are doing!  It is not easy to break this habit of selfishness but necessary, don't you think?  So if you agree,call in the Expert- the Holy Spirit!

Reflection:  Have you been trying to "clean your heart" on your own? Are you ready to call the Expert?

Prayer:  Dear Lord,  I surrender my heart to the will of the Holy Spirit. I admit that I can not create a clean heart on my own!  Guide me and lead me in this journey to live by the Spirit. Amen

Read: Psalm 51 ! "Then Clean Heart Psalm!" 

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