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<\/a>I\u2019m in the process of yet another transformation in my office at home. I\u2019ve had a beach mural on the wall for about seven years. I\u2019ve decided it\u2019s time for it to come down. However, parts of it will still be visible through windows and a screen door.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
I mentioned this idea to my granddaughter who has considered this room \u201cher room\u201d since she was born. At first, she wasn\u2019t too keen about it, but then she said, \u201cOkay, but please don\u2019t keep the dead leaf.\u201d<\/p>\n
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I hadn\u2019t noticed a dead leaf, so I asked her about it. She pointed out the single dead leaf on the wall. It\u2019s pretty noticeable, but with all the other things to look at on this wall, that single dead leaf was not in my sight.<\/p>\n
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Maybe you\u2019ve experienced something similar to this in your spiritual life. You believe everything is okay and that your life is in line with God\u2019s Word. Then, the Holy Spirit points out a flaw. You are convicted of a sin that you were unaware of and suddenly, it\u2019s so big that there\u2019s only one thing to do. Rid your life of that sin.<\/p>\n
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Galatians 5:16-26 shows us a life guided by sinful nature and a life guided by the Spirit. We find in these ten verses a multitude of sinful nature characteristics that we are to eliminate from our lives. Things such as rage, sexual immorality, idolatry, selfish ambition, envy, and conceit. And if you haven\u2019t found your \u201csin of choice\u201d in my short list, you\u2019ll probably find it in the Galatians list.<\/p>\n
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By contrast, the Apostle Paul also showcases the spiritual traits that are to be present in our lives. Perhaps you can rattle them off with me. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. By replacing a sinful nature attitude with a spirit-filled attitude, we are able to live life by the Spirit. We are able to \u201ckeep in step with the Spirit.\u201d<\/em> (Galatians 5:25)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
By making Jesus the Lord of our lives, we also make the decision to follow the guidelines of the Spirit instead of our sinful nature. Paul says it this way. \u201cThose who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature.\u201d<\/em> (Galatians 5:24 \u2013 NIV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Oh, I know those \u201cdead leaves\u201d are going to show up. But once we\u2019ve recognized the sinful behavior, we must rid our lives of its death. And in its place, we fill the void with life. Abundant, everlasting life that only comes through Jesus Christ and His Spirit.<\/p>\n
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My goal is to have the dead palm leaf off my wall today. Are there any \u201cdead leaves\u201d that you need to rid your life of? Maybe it\u2019s time to ask the Holy Spirit to help. That\u2019s part of His job!<\/p>\n
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Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n
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Donna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>I\u2019m in the process of yet another transformation in my office at home. I\u2019ve had a beach mural on the wall for about seven years. I\u2019ve decided it\u2019s time for it to come down. However, parts of it will still be visible through windows and a screen door.<\/p>\n