The Inner Battle Is Real
“For the desire of the flesh is against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, in order to keep you from doing whatever you want.” — Galatians 5:17 (NASB 1995)
Let’s be honest: the struggle is real. One part of you wants to stay in the Word, love others, and live boldly for Christ. The other part wants to sleep in, scroll past, and give in.
This tug-of-war isn’t weird. It’s biblical.
The Holy Spirit doesn’t shame you for the fight—He empowers you to win it. You can’t silence the flesh by trying harder, but you can starve it by walking with the Spirit.
Challenge:
Pay attention today to the inner pull. What does the Spirit say? Follow Him—even if it’s uncomfortable.
Prayer:
God, I don’t want to follow my flesh. Spirit, lead my decisions, shape my habits, and help me grow stronger. Amen.
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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