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Walking In the Spirit: Live a Spiritual Life

Spiritual living will launch God's people into a mentality of walking in the Spirit, a mentality based on our renewed mind, which comes from Christ's indwelling Spirit. At this mental level, we do not desire to allow the things of our flesh to hinder our daily spiritual walk. We are aware of the enemy's plan and many tricks to get us to stumble. But, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we keep on walking. ... (posted by Oscar 3 years 272 days ago.)
Walking In the Spirit: Let Jesus Dwell Within

As we grow into true spirituality for our daily walk through life, we must open the deepest levels of our very self to Jesus. It is not a superficial covering or an outward traditional expression of being religious. Christ's indwelling Spirit must enter in us and through us resulting in a life desiring solely to do the will of God. Jesus said in reference to us loving Him; "He who loves Me will be loved... (posted by Oscar 3 years 272 days ago.)
WALKING IN THE SPIRIT: Follow In Jesus’ Footsteps

As Christians, we are called to walk in Jesus' footsteps and be reflections of His light to those lost in spiritual darkness. In 1 Peter 2:21, Peter writes: "For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps". This verse also pertains to us, as it is the attitude we are led by the Spirit to project. Through the power of... (posted by Oscar 3 years 272 days ago.)
Walking In the Spirit: Be Intimate With God

True intimacy with God is not giving Him a few minutes when our day begins to acknowledge what He has done for us and then rush off to prepare for our workday. As our workdays get busier and more hectic, those few minutes get fewer and fewer. Seeing this happening to us makes our enemy's day. Satan loves to see us so busy we do not have time to truly connect to God. True intimacy with God is also not... (posted by Oscar 3 years 272 days ago.)
WALKING IN THE SPIRIT: Acknowledging God’s Daily Presence

When we are truly walking according to the Holy Spirit, we are in daily communion with God. All our actions and movements are done in His presence. All of our deepest thoughts and feelings are not hidden from Him. They occur in His all-knowing, all seeing presence. As Christians, we know God sees all that we do, hears all that we say, and knows all that we think. But being in daily communion... (posted by Oscar 3 years 272 days ago.)
9 Steps For Walking In The Spirit Towards True Spirituality

The results of the latest national survey on religion indicated that 70% of Americans who have a religious affiliation feel their religious belief is not the only way to God and that there is no absolute interpretation of their faith's doctrine. What is implied in the survey results is a broad definition that today's society gives for spirituality. The definition is like a net that when thrown... (posted by Oscar 3 years 273 days ago.)