Tag: Bible verses about living by the Spirit

Bible Verse of The Day – 4-18-19

Colossians 3:1-3 (NKJV) 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

We live in a carnal world. All of the things around us can sometimes make it difficult to “set our minds on things above” if we don’t make a conscious, deliberate effort to do so.

But there are a few things we can do that make it much easier!

First, we need to guard our hearts and minds and protect ourselves from the many onslaughts that we come up against on a daily basis. These come through many different channels, such as TV, movies, music, places we go, various websites we may visit, etc.

They can also come by way of people we interact with, since not everyone has the desire to know God or live a righteous life. And if we tend to hang around some of these people regularly, their actions and attitudes can rub off onto us if we’re not careful.

In light of these many kinds of influences, we can see that we are constantly being hit with lots of not-so-good stuff!

So, how do we combat it, and keep our minds on things above?

Here it is, in a nutshell. We stay alert and be watching and listening for God’s Spirit to prompt us and warn us of things or people that are not good influences. And when He prompts us or warns us, we heed what He says!

Our discernment, and our ability to “hear” God may not be very sharp. But we can let Him fix that by spending time in His word and letting it permeate our very being. When His word is in us, we will be able to hear Him more readily.

Limit what we see and hear. Be careful of who we spend too much time with. Spend time in His word. Heed the Holy Spirit.

Those 4 things, if we’re faithful and diligent to do them, will impact our lives in a huge way and help us to set our minds on things above.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-15-19

Galatians 5:25 (NKJV) 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

The things we do outwardly are an expression of our inward faith.

Everything we do in the natural is driven by what’s inside us. Our spiritual condition is displayed by our actions.

Sometimes we don’t like to think about this, but we get reminded every once in a while, when we catch ourselves doing or saying something that we know isn’t pleasing to God.

This can be a huge wakeup call for us.

As believers, there are many things that we can do to show our faith outwardly. Some of this involves the faith that we have in God. This is displayed by our level of trust in Him.

Our trust in Him will be displayed, or not displayed, by how we react to the situations and circumstances we encounter in our lives. The flesh will react by being fearful and anxious, whereas faith will react by looking to God and seeking answers from Him, patiently waiting, even when it may feel like the world is falling down around us.

When we act in faith, we may still have some fears, but we won’t let them rule us or cause us to run in fear from the things we face.

Our walk with God is also displayed outwardly by our character, our personal integrity, and our morals.

Do we stand strong in our morals, even when it means facing ridicule from others? Do we behave with integrity when nobody is watching us? These are great tests for us!

We can also display our faith in how we treat others. Do we love those around us, or do we treat them miserably? Do we help when we see a need, or do we pretend we didn’t see anything and keep on with what we were already doing?

None of us is perfect in any of these, and none of us ever will be. But as members of the body of Christ, it’s very important that we let God lead us by His Spirit each and every day, so the things we do will represent Him in a way that He finds pleasing.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-1-19

Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Walking in the Spirit means taking what God says, such as, to be kind, be forgiving, be loving, be patient, etc., and put them into practice.

When a problem arises, or something doesn’t go just the way we thought it would, remember what God’s word teaches us to do, how to respond and what to say.

It’s not easy, we know. But when we let His Spirit teach us, we push down the ugly fleshly desires.

Walking in the Spirit takes practice, discipline and strength. Our Spirit man needs to be sharp and built up through the word of God, that we may be able to resist the wiles of the enemy.

Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV) 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

What is the whole armor of God? Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, God’s word. As we move in these, no weapon formed against us shall prosper. God’s Spirit will be right there fighting for us.

Isaiah 54:17 (NKJV) 17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 4-2-18

Ephesians 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, 20 giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 21 submitting to one another in the fear of God.

We will continue today with our breakdown of Ephesians chapter 5. We hope you are enjoying it and getting some new insights from these recent devotionals!

Therefore, do not be unwise. Don’t live thoughtlessly. Use discernment when making decisions. Consider all scenarios and possibilities, and count the cost.

Most of all, seek and carry out what God would want you to do.

Don’t drink wine (or other alcoholic beverages) excessively, to drunkenness. It will eventually destroy you and will also affect those around you negatively. Instead, be filled with the Holy spirit.

Speak words of encouragement and hope to one another. Let God’s word lift you up and bring joy to your hearts.

Sing praises to God in your hearts and be sure to always give thanks to God for all things, in the name of Jesus.

Submit to each other out of reverence for our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-25-18

2 Thessalonians 3:13 (NKJV) 13 But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.

Some days it can feel like doing good is impossible.

We have been commanded by God to do right by everyone, to do all things as unto Him, and to love everyone we encounter.

Most times this isn’t a problem. But then there are those times when it feels like doing good is a huge fight.

This might be because we have been fought so hard. It might be because the person we are trying to do right by is mean and wicked in their ways. Or it might just be that we are tired… worn out from trying.

But God has told us not to grow weary in doing good. So how do we do that? How do we continually do good without reaching a point where we simply want to throw our hands up in the air and walk away?

There’s only one way. We need to make sure we’re doing things by the Spirit of God, not by our own natural strength.

Let’s face it; Our flesh is weak. It will only take us just so far before it wants to give up and sit down.

But God’s spirit is strong and mighty. So we need to let God teach us how to live and move by His spirit, not by our flesh or our emotions.

This takes time, but it will happen if we put forth the effort and have the desire for it. We need to draw near to God, and as we do so, He will strengthen our spirit.

Psalm 73:28 (NKJV) 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 9-14-17

Romans 8:8-9 (NKJV) 8 So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 

Many people wonder how to please God. Sometimes we ask what it really takes. How do we live day-to-day lives that please Him? 

Here’s our answer; walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh. 

Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 

Our flesh will lead us down all kinds of crazy roads. And it can get us into some serious trouble. Not to mention that the choices we make in the flesh can have some drastic consequences. 

But as we learn to live and walk by the Spirit, we will find ourselves making wiser choices and getting into less trouble. We will also find that our lives are more peaceful, since we will hear God more clearly and discern spiritual things more quickly and sharply. 

Learning to walk by the Spirit and avoid walking by the flesh, despite what most of us would like, takes time to learn. It’s not necessarily complicated, but it does require deliberate effort on our part. 

So, what’s the key to defeating the flesh and learning to walk by the Spirit? 

Draw near to God. Yes. It’s that simple. As with most everything else, we get out what we put in. So, the more effort we make, the more fruit we will see in our lives. 

As we spend time in His word we will get a greater understanding of who He is. This will help us learn how to live and walk by the Spirit. 

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. And as He draws near to you, watch your life be transformed one day at a time. And soon, you will no longer live and walk by the flesh, but by the Spirit. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-2-17

Romans 8:1 (NKJV) 8 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

Oh that lovely flesh. It sure does like to get in the way of God’s will for us.

When the Spirit of God speaks, know that the flesh will almost always try to get us to do the opposite, even when we know deep down what the right thing is.

We spend a lot of time fighting the lust of the flesh, because the flesh is unruly and wants what it wants. That battle can cause us to get tired and want to give in at times.

Romans 13:14 (NKJV) 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.

Don’t let it win. Learning how to acknowledge when the flesh is trying to rule over the decisions the Spirit of God has for us takes work, time and effort. But it is well worth every bit of it.

How do we know when the flesh is going against God’s will for us? There is usually an irritation that comes. We will feel confused and have a lack of peace within us. At that point we need to be seeking God and asking Him “what’s happening?”. Get in His word. Pray, and listen. Then take the steps He shows us, in faith.

When we walk according to the Spirit of God there is peace no matter what is going on around us.

Psalm 143:10 (NKJV) 10 Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-26-16

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

On our own, we are weak and feeble; Powerless.

But through Him, we are strong and mighty; Powerful!

Sometimes we don’t feel very strong or very mighty. And we definitely have many times when we don’t feel powerful.

Why? Because we get caught in the trap of the enemy and we start looking at things through our own eyes, instead of the eyes of God.

Our heads will always show us the worst of everything. Our minds will believe the lies of the enemy because we can’t make sense of something or because we can’t comprehend what God is telling us He is going to do for us.

But we don’t live by our heads, our understanding or our intellect. We live by the Spirit of God!

Romans 8:13 (NKJV) 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.

If we live by our heads, we will trust only what our eyes can see. But as we learn to live by God’s spirit, we will learn a new way of trusting Him. And as we learn to trust Him in everything, we will no longer rely on our eyes or our natural understanding.

Instead, we will begin to learn to walk by faith! And as we learn to walk in faith, our spiritual eyes will be opened and we will see things in a whole new light.

2 Corinthians 5:7 (NKJV) 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Let’s not fall prey to the wiles of the enemy, which bring spiritual blindness and weakness. But, instead, put on the armor of God that we can stand in victory!

Ephesians 6:11 (NKJV) 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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Bible Verse of The Day – 5-23-16

Galatians 5:22-23 (NKJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

If we let Him teach us how to walk by His Spirit, this fruit will flow out of our inward parts and it will be evident that God is with us.

The flesh wrestles with the Spirit at times because the two don’t always see eye to eye, so to speak. This is especially true if we have been hurt, mistreated or violated in any way.

God’s Spirit moving in us will act with kindness, goodness, etc., despite what we may be feeling from the things we have been through. This is only possible by us emulating the love that God has for us.

God’s love for us has been spoken and shown through His Son’s death on the cross, even though we are a sinful people.

Romans 5:8 (NKJV) 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

While our hearts were in rebellion against Him, He acted out in love. He didn’t act in anger, hatred, violence, or in a demeaning, hurtful way.

Let His fruit take precedence in our lives that it becomes a natural way to respond to any given situation. And through it, God may get the Glory! Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
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