Daily Devotion

Thursday, 28 May, 2026

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit.

Galatians 5:16-25 (ESV)

Give It to Him

Reflection We live in a culture that says, “Speak your truth”, and “Do what makes you happy”. This often comes at the cost of hurting others, taking things for granted, seeing things only from our own perspective. 

Living in our flesh is easy – it requires no sacrifice, suffering, humility or compromise. Walking in the Spirit, however, is a daily battle. The world is out to get us to succumb to our desires. So, we must daily submit ourselves to the Lord and ask for strength, humility and guidance. It is impossible to do it on our own strength. As our minds are renewed, the Holy Spirit transforms us and helps us discern the will of God. 

It is a daily choice we need to make. Though we may fail at times, God is always there when we reach out to Him.  
Prayer Thank You, Jesus, for never leaving us to face life’s trials alone, for Your Holy Spirit to guide and comfort us in our weakness. Help us to see what we need to submit to You, what mindsets we need to change. Thank You for never pushing us to change, and always being there to catch us when we fall. Amen.

Carla Crous
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