Get the appHearing From God Each MorningSample
A Home for God's Spirit
If you are born again, you hopefully know that Jesus lives on the inside of you through the power of the Holy Spirit. The question is, is God comfortable in you? Does He feel at home within you? Even though the Spirit of God lives within you, other things live in you, too - such as fear, anger, jealousy, or murmuring and complaining.
God once gave me an illustration of what it is like for Him to live in a heart where murmuring, complaining, and discord reside. Suppose you go to a friend's house and your friend says, "Oh, come on in. I'll get you a cup of coffee. Get comfortable and make yourself at home." Then, your friend begins yelling at her husband and the two of them rant and rave and carry on right in front of you. How comfortable would you be in the presence of such strife?
If we want to be a comfortable "home" for the Spirit of the Lord, we must give up things that cause us to forget about His presence or are offensive to Him. We must stop grumbling, allowing strife and unrest inside us, or harboring unforgiveness. Instead, we need to make sure our inner lives are engaged in things that please and honor God's presence. Our mouths should be full of praise and thanksgiving. We should wake up every day and say in our hearts, "Good morning, Lord. I want You to feel at home and be comfortable in me today."
We all need to take inventory of what goes in our hearts because they are the dwelling place of God. When we examine our inner lives, we are looking at holy ground where God has chosen to make His home. Let's commit to making Him comfortable in us.
God's word for you today: Make sure you are a comfortable home for the Spirit of the Lord.
From the book Hearing from God Each Morning by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2010 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.
If you are born again, you hopefully know that Jesus lives on the inside of you through the power of the Holy Spirit. The question is, is God comfortable in you? Does He feel at home within you? Even though the Spirit of God lives within you, other things live in you, too - such as fear, anger, jealousy, or murmuring and complaining.
God once gave me an illustration of what it is like for Him to live in a heart where murmuring, complaining, and discord reside. Suppose you go to a friend's house and your friend says, "Oh, come on in. I'll get you a cup of coffee. Get comfortable and make yourself at home." Then, your friend begins yelling at her husband and the two of them rant and rave and carry on right in front of you. How comfortable would you be in the presence of such strife?
If we want to be a comfortable "home" for the Spirit of the Lord, we must give up things that cause us to forget about His presence or are offensive to Him. We must stop grumbling, allowing strife and unrest inside us, or harboring unforgiveness. Instead, we need to make sure our inner lives are engaged in things that please and honor God's presence. Our mouths should be full of praise and thanksgiving. We should wake up every day and say in our hearts, "Good morning, Lord. I want You to feel at home and be comfortable in me today."
We all need to take inventory of what goes in our hearts because they are the dwelling place of God. When we examine our inner lives, we are looking at holy ground where God has chosen to make His home. Let's commit to making Him comfortable in us.
God's word for you today: Make sure you are a comfortable home for the Spirit of the Lord.
From the book Hearing from God Each Morning by Joyce Meyer. Copyright 2010 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.
Scripture
About this Plan
In today's world we're surrounded by noise. We become overwhelmed by the voices around us - our children, friends, spouse, even ourselves. Distracted by these sounds, we soon forget how to listen to the most important voice of all - God's voice. This devotional offers short, empowering reminders that will inspire and help you to make time with God your top priority, develop a passion for daily time with Him, understand His responses to your prayers, and maintain your relationships while spending more personal time with God. Start your day with someone who not only loves you more than you can imagine but also has all the answers you'll ever need!
More
We would like to thank Joyce Meyer Ministries for providing this reading plan. For more information, please visit: www.joycemeyer.org
Related Plans
Abide, Adore, Ask and Agree: 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting With Rock City Church
Hope in the Midst of Chaos: Devotions for Teen Mothers
The Comeback Part 1
Where Do We Come From?
Thriving Through the Holidays: 5 Days of Hope for the Military Wife This Christmas
I Bring You Good News of Great Joy
Hope for the Holidays
Advent: Join the Triumph
Defense Against the Dark Arts
