Against The Flesh

We are constantly fighting against the flesh because the fleshly desires of our heart are in constant battle with that of the Holy Spirit.

Today, I had an encounter with one of my little boys displaying rebellion and disobedience and I was awed at how his mother literally 'preached' to him and admonished him with the fear of the Lord. Thought that was really marvelous because the Lord chastises those whom He loves and disciplines them like that of a son.

Ps 42 was the yearning of David's heart for God in the midst of distresses. What can I learn from this? As a deer pants for the water brooks, my soul also wants to thirst for God, for the living God. I would like to pour out my soul within me .... Each time my soul is downcast, I can speak to my heart and declare HOPE. I can praise the Lord in the midst of pain and trials because He is my HELP and my COUNTENANCE.

Yesterday, in church, we brought back a beautiful hymn to sing ...

All the way my Savior leads me,What have I to ask beside?Can I doubt His tender mercy,Who through life has been my Guide?Heav’nly peace, divinest comfort,Here by faith in Him to dwell!For I know, whate’er befall me,Jesus doeth all things well;For I know, whate’er befall me,Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Savior leads me,Cheers each winding path I tread,Gives me grace for every trial,Feeds me with the living Bread.Though my weary steps may falter. And my soul athirst may be,Gushing from the Rock before me,Lo! A spring of joy I see;Gushing from the Rock before me,Lo! A spring of joy I see.

All the way my Savior leads me,Oh, the fullness of His love!Perfect rest to me is promised In my Father’s house above.When my spirit, clothed immortal,Wings its flight to realms of day. This my song through endless ages:Jesus led me all the way;This my song through endless ages:Jesus led me all the way.