The Holy Spirit

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1 Corinthians 2:11 & 12
11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.

Paul is explaining to the Corinthians that there is a spiritual realm that we cannot comprehend. The spirit within us knows our every thought, just as God's Holy Spirit knows the thoughts of God. When a person is given the gift of grace, they receive the Spirit of God which allows them to understand that God has given them salvation, life, and hope.

Many times, I catch myself not even knowing what I'm thinking about. Sometimes I catch myself thinking things that I didn't even think I could think of. It's comforting to know that my spirit knows these thoughts and understands them and that I can pray to God spirit to Spirit and ask Him for understanding and discipline. God's so good. How is it that He has chosen me to receive His Holy Spirit and the gift of salvation? I certainly didn't earn it. I was just given it. Wow. It really blows my mind. So, how will I be different today because I know that God's Holy Spirit is helping me to understand Him? Well, I will repent and seek His Holy Spirit every moment that I catch my mind wandering. I want my thoughts to be captive to the obedience of Christ. It will take a lot of prayer. It will be hard work. But it will most definitely transform me from the inside out.

Heavenly Father, please forgive me for allowing my thoughts to rule over me. Lord, I repent and I ask that Your Holy Spirit helps me to take my thoughts captive. I pray for more understanding. I pray that I would follow Jesus diligently today. I pray that I would be patient, loving, and understanding through the Holy Spirit. Lord, I know that challenges lie ahead, but I know that You will prepare me for the path that I must go. Thank You, Lord, for being so good. I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.