Daily Bible Reflections - October 17,2012

LED BY THE SPIRIT

 

But when you are directed by the Holy Spirit, you are no longer subject to the law. – Galatians 5:18

 

When we were being courted by different guys, my dad would always remind us, his daughters, that we should never look at what a man has now. Instead, we should look at his potential. At the time he was courting my mom, my dad had nothing to show for except the potential of being a good husband and provider. If my mom had not been a prayerful woman, she could have very well chosen her other suitor who was richer, more handsome and had a car. (Shucks, we could have looked like Spanish mestizas!) Through prayer, she was able to choose wisely. True enough, my dad was able to give her the kind of life she could only dream about.

If we’d take the time to seek God in prayer, He will open our hearts to be guided by His Spirit to live a life of no regrets. The Holy Spirit fills us with true love while the world corrupts us with lust. His Spirit gives us joy while the world gives us temporary happiness. The Holy Spirit can give us peace in a world filled with hostility. With all the benefits of living a life led by the Spirit, it’s really a mystery why we don’t take advantage of it all the time.

All we need to do is ask.Ronna Ledesma (ronnaledesma@email.ccom)

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REFLECTION:

“The term Holy Spirit is actually another name for the experience of eternal life working in human beings here and now.” (Oswald Chambers)

 

Come, Holy Spirit, we need You. Come with Your strength and Your power. Come in Your own special way.

 

St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr, pray for us.