Notes from this week's podcast: Obedience, Blessings, & Beating the Battles
How many times have I missed [God's] goodness, Your favor, Your blessings on my life all because of my selfishness?
God has so much more for me . . . to reach out and grab hold of His purpose for my life.
"I knew my heart was missing something. I loved God but I loved the things of this world also."
I had to die to my flesh, crucify the flesh.
> Allow God to be the Master and follow His instructions.
When the flesh rose up, I would fight in my own strength, reasoning it to be ok. But, it was not ok -- just gratifying the flesh.
I needed to trust God in my everyday life, not just one big moment.
> I needed to humble myself, surrender, and walk step by step with God.
Four steps to overcome the daily battle when the flesh wants to rule over you
- You must recognize that your flesh is rebellion against God.
- Recognize the flesh.
- Immediately, pray for grace.
- Put on love.
On this journey, day by day, He wants us to purpose to love Him and display His love to the world.
Scripture: Galatians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 5:13, 20, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13
