Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our lives. Let us not become conceited, or provoke one another, or be jealous of one another.

Galatians 5:24-26

Dear God, there is a lot in these three verses. 1.) I should nail my passions and sinful nature to the cross. 2.) I should follow the Spirit’s leading in every area of my life. 3.) I need to not be conceited. 4.) I need to not provoke others. 5.) I need to not be jealous of others.

Each of these is worthy of its own prayer journal, but I want to focus on #2–following the Spirit. I have two or three things (that I know of) happening today that will require a lot of leading and wisdom. There’s some emotion wrapped up in them. There’s some fear of man in there too. I don’t want to offend or hurt someone’s feelings, but I also don’t want to spare their feelings and neglect an issue that’s more important. But what I really don’t want to do is address anything today without you.

Father, I know my tendency is to do things on my own, and I’m sorry for that. Holy Spirit, lead me today. Lead me in the moment? Give me your sense of clarity and peace. Show me what you would have me do so that I will be a source of your presence in the world and so that your will will be done on earth through me and my life.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen