Holy Spirit

Ladyjd721 has sent you a message

VERSE:
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
-- Romans 8:11
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=Romans+8:11&translation=kjv

THOUGHT:
If we belong to Christ, we know the Spirit of God lives in us (Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 6:19-20). Because of the Spirit's presence, we know that we are eternal! The Spirit is God's down payment guaranteeing that our future is with him (2 Cor. 1:21-22; 5:5).
What's more, even while we're living for Christ now, the Spirit gives us life in our physical bodies as we use them for God's glory (cf. Rom. 12:1).

PRAYER:
Father, animate my body with your Spirit so that what I do not only brings you glory, but it also reflects your character and grace. To you, O Father, be all the glory for your presence and power that is at work within me, your child. In Jesus' name. Amen.

THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS

Ladyjd721 has sent you a message

THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS

1 Corinthians 1:18-21
http://www.SearchGodsWord.org/desk/?query=1+Corinthians+1:18-21

Dear Father, author of all true wisdom,

You have said, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will thwart."

Where is the wise man? Where is the debater of this age? I thank you, Father, that you made foolish the wisdom of this world.

For in the wisdom of your plan, mere "wisdom" has never enabled anyone to know you.

People were looking for something great, as they understood greatness. It pleased you, rather, by the "foolishness" of what we preach, to save all of us who put our trust in you and your manifested love.

May I never try to impress anyone with my wisdom. Instead let me impress them with my faith in your wisdom.

In the name of Jesus and by his wisdom and authority I ask these things. Amen.