LET US BE DIRECTED BY THE SPIRIT

PRAYER PAUSE

Wednesday 12 October 2016

LET US BE DIRECTED BY THE SPIRIT

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “Since the Spirit is our life, let us be directed by the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:18-25)

Reflection. Towards the end of his letter Paul cannot be clearer. If we stick to the law – and for us that means its modern equivalents – we are refusing to grow up. We are relying on external norms and practices to define who we are. We are refusing to pay attention to our inner life where God is guiding us if we will only learn to pay attention! We so easily speak of the “Gift of the Spirit”. But it should mean everything to us. Jesus is standing at the door knocking and willing to guide and help us at every moment. But we don’t believe it and prefer to stick to the fears and fashions all around us.  

Prayer. Lord, may we open the door to welcome your Spirit into our lives. Amen