Colossians 3:2 (NKJV) 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. Life here on earth can surely consume us if we’re not careful. As humans, our emotions can run the show if we let them. They tell us how to feel, how to interact with others, what to do and … Read more
Romans 8:6 (NKJV) 6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Our goal as believers is to walk with God and live our lives in a way that’s pleasing to Him. We can’t do that very well if we think and live carnally. We have to … Read more
Romans 8:5 (NKJV) 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Our minds can be funny things. We think, we ponder, we rationalize and we try our best to figure everything out. … Read more
1 Corinthians 2:12 (NKJV) 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. There may be many things that we can’t understand about God with our natural minds. This is perfectly … Read more
Colossians 3:1-3 (NKJV) 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. We live … Read more
Galatians 5:25 (NKJV) 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. The things we do outwardly are an expression of our inward faith. Everything we do in the natural is driven by what’s inside us. Our spiritual condition is displayed by our actions. Sometimes we don’t like to think about … Read more
Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Walking in the Spirit means taking what God says, such as, to be kind, be forgiving, be loving, be patient, etc., and put them into practice. When a problem arises, or something doesn’t go … Read more
Ephesians 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the … Read more
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NKJV) 13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. Some days it can feel like doing good is impossible. We have been commanded by God to do right by everyone, to do all things as unto Him, and to love everyone we encounter. Most times this isn’t … Read more
Romans 8:8-9 (NKJV) 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. Many people wonder how to please God. Sometimes we ask what it really takes. How do we live day-to-day lives that please Him? Here’s our answer; walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh. Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) 16 I say … Read more
Romans 8:1 (NKJV) 8 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Oh that lovely flesh. It sure does like to get in the way of God’s will for us. When the Spirit of God speaks, know that … Read more