19th January 2025
In a moment, I can turn from being a loving child of the Heavenly Father to being a rebellious and hostile child. This happens because I have turned my focus from pleasing God to pleasing the cravings of my flesh. When my mind is set on the things of the Spirit, I am filled with love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness and faithfulness. But the moment I turn to gratify my flesh, I am in danger of rebellion and sin.
Situations which tax us physically and mentally are an opportunity for our flesh to try and get our minds off God to focus on selfish desires and cravings. Especially when we are hungry, angry, lonely and tired (H.A.L.T), we need to be intentional to flee from the impulses of the flesh and fall before the throne of grace to receive His strength in our hour of need.