This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. — Galatians 5:16

I don’t want you to imagine an orange rhinoceros with blue wings flying through the air. Now quit. I don’t want you to give it any more thought. You know that there is no such thing as an orange flying rhino, let alone one with blue wings. The point is simple, of course: the more we try not to do something, the more we think about it and make sure we do it. This is why the Holy Spirit’s gift is so important. He gives us the power and ability to get past our sin, not by focusing on it and refusing it, but by filling us with good things and “distracting” us with the important things of God.

 

Thought

I don’t want you to imagine an orange rhinoceros with blue wings flying through the air. Now quit. I don’t want you to give it any more thought. You know that there is no such thing as an orange flying rhino, let alone one with blue wings. The point is simple, of course: the more we try not to do something, the more we think about it and make sure we do it. This is why the Holy Spirit’s gift is so important. He gives us the power and ability to get past our sin, not by focusing on it and refusing it, but by filling us with good things and “distracting” us with the important things of God.

 

Prayer

Abba, Father, I’m so grateful that your Holy Spirit lives in me and is now praying for me to you. Please fill me with your Spirit so that my life comes closer to doing what you want and focusing on what you care about. Through Jesus, who filled me with the Holy Spirit when I was baptized. In Jesus’ precious name I pray. Amen.