Less of ME

Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the SPIRIT have their minds set on what the SPIRIT desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the SPIRIT is life and peace. . . Those who are in the realm of the flesh CANNOT please God. (Romans 8:6-8)

We all do it . . . Act out. . . Speak out . . . Walk out in our flesh! We simply say or do things way before we think. We believe what we are thinking just needs to be said or done and we are the ones to say or do it! Many times, most times in fact, it just may be the right thing but not the right time or the right words. If we only waited for the SPIRIT to let us know just what to say . . . what to do . . . when to do it! If we could only get out of the way of our feelings. The SPIRIT-led life is indeed a challenge, but it is a challenge that can be met head on. A humble spirit within can cause us to walk a little lighter, talk a little softer, and yet still have an awesome impact . . . an eternal impact in fact! Jesus' brother (James 1:19) reminds us to be slow to speak, slow to become angry, yet quick to listen. Listen to others. Hear their hearts; even through their angry or bitter comments. Don't take everything personally. Speak when the SPIRIT says to speak. Then and only then can we have the peace that goes beyond understanding.