Proverbs 25:28 "A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls" The walls aren't built to restrict your movement or imprison you, they are built to keep the enemy out. https://youtube.com/shorts/0IRGFJY03do?si=vRThL9RWq3AmlAo8

While studying with my wife, Mandy, we came across an interesting question with a profound answer. What's the difference between imputed righteousness and practical righteousness? Here's what we came up with: Imputed it's who we ARE. Practical is how we LIVE. In other words, you don't behave your way into righteousness, you believe your way into it - then you start behaving like it!

What would you say to someone who is looking to move more in the Holy Spirit in their day to day life, what does that look like? (PS I'm someone)

When a Christian is willing to suffer rather than sin, it demonstrates a decisive break with the old life dominated by sin. Suffering for righteousness exposes a heart that has chosen obedience over sinful comfort.

The God of Heaven, King of the Universe, creator of all that exists, both seen and unseen, known and unknown, revealed and yet to be revealed, your Heavenly Father, comes to you in a dream and says, “Yes, son, to all the prayers you’ve prayed this week.” What answered prayers would you be left holding? You got a good burger? You had a good day? Did you win a bet? You prayed for a break from a frustrating wife or restless kids? Bless my buddy and his family? Or some other insignificant request that in the grand scheme of eternity means nothing? I'm challenging myself to pray for the balance of this week's prayers that: —intimidate me and bring discomfort —that changes the world with eternal impact —that deepens my sanctification to yet unknown depths —prayers that I ask the Holy Spirit to size and scale for me Are you in or out? If you're in, record your prayers. I'll explain later. barry/fs