Romans 8:12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
I am a hot mess. But I have an obligation to try to live according to the Spirit and not according to the flesh. Some days I do a great job of living by the Spirit. Some days I fail terribly.
Romans 8:13a For if you live according to the flesh, you will die;
But to know that I am still a deeply loved child of God even when I mess up, to know that the Spirit is still in me, even when I don’t live up to the guidance of the Spirit, that knowledge is priceless.
Romans 8:13b …but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live.
Precious Savior, Thank You for Your love, Your compassion, Your mercy. Thank You for the knowledge that You love me fiercely, even when I mess up. Help me to love others as You love me. Help me to draw closer to You with each breath. Amen.
Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.
Have a blessed day.