Walking In The Spirit More Often

Sometimes we try to handle things on our own because we think we can handle them.  We may even think that the difficulty will pass on its own.  I try to handle things on my own perhaps too much.  I also keep things to myself, perhaps too much.  I am an introvert so that means I bottle things up inside and stay inside my head too much at times.

I mentioned in a blog a little while ago about a person at my work place that kept on mocking me and my faith in Jesus.  He is a sad young man that is full of anger.  Today I tried to open a door for him inside that store and before I could open it he rudely plowed through the door nearly jamming my fingers.  I was furious.  So, instead of confronting him, I stewed.  Which unfortunately is my response most of the time when I am wronged.  The more I stewed the more up set I became.

A little while later in the afternoon I was walking and here comes the man in question and he is heading directly towards me walking at full speed so I move to avoid him.  He moved in the same direction purposely getting in my way.  So I had enough and kept walking brushing into him rather assertively.

I lost my cool and yelled after he said I hit him.  This guy has been bullying me and I am sure others at work.  I told my story to the manager and he has been written up finally.  I told someone about things that were going on a while ago and they told me there was nothing that could be done, but this manager told me that wasn't true at all.

I want to walk in the Spirit more often and not give room to the fleshy nature.  I want to get along with others, but there are times we must stand up for the truth especially when someone is causing us to be uncomfortable.  I probably should have handled things better like telling another manger what was going on a long time ago instead of trying to handle things on my own.

I forgive this young man.  I would ask that you would pray for him.  I would ask prayers for myself as well for courage to stand for the truth of Jesus Christ and not be so timid.

I am not perfect.  I am sinful wretched man saved by the wonderful grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.  I am thankful that Jesus has saved my through His sacrifice on the cross where He shed His blood for my sins.  I don't always in step with the Spirit.  Sometimes my fleshly sinful nature come roaring to the top when the pressure mounts.  I need the Holy Spirit to change my heart and my mind in a powerful way.

I am tired of tripping and slipping.  I am tired of a lukewarm faith.  I need a revival fire in my heart fanned by the Holy Spirit.  I need Jesus in a powerful way.  I am small and weak.  I want to do what is right, but I fail to carry that out at times.

I need a fresh faith and a fresh power of the Holy Spirit to take over my life for God's Glory, Honor, and Praise.    I need to walk in the Spirit more often and give no room for the flesh.  My Bible reading for tonight was Galatians 5 which really helped open my eyes to certain things.

Sometimes we lose sight of the Lord and we act out in our sinful nature.  The devil likes to see us fall and get angry.  The devil wants us to ruin our witness and tarnish the image of Christ.  We must be on guard against the wiles of the devil and stand firm upon the truth of God's Word and the truth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Lord,

Forgive us when we lose our cool and get angry.
Help us to love others as you love us.
You are the Lord and You are in control.
Place upon us the full armor of God and put a hedge of protection around us.
Fill us with the Holy Spirit and help us to keep step with Him.
Protect us for evil O Lord.
Forgive those who hurt us and mistreat us.
Come Soon Lord Jesus.
In Jesus Name we pray,
Amen.