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Luke 12:11-12

When conflict occurs, the natural reaction is to blame someone else and defend yourself. But believers must respond differently. Once, I was publicly chastised for a wrong I had not committed. Thankfully, the Lord enabled me to remain calm rather than react angrily. Praying first is always the best response in a crisis. When we do, God supernaturally provides that which we can’t muster up ourselves.

•    Spiritual discernment. The Lord, who perfectly understands the source of every problem, can give us insight beyond our limited perspective. Perhaps there’s been a communication breakdown, a feeling of jealousy on the other person’s part, or a mistake we unknowingly made. The Holy Spirit can show us how to approach our accuser and see beyond hurtful words or actions.

•    A quiet spirit. Our human nature wants to react quickly so that we can defend ourselves. That’s why we must first deliberately focus our attention on the Lord and experience the inward peace He alone makes available to us (John 14:27).

•    Wisdom. Jesus told His disciples the Holy Spirit would give them wise words to say when they faced hostile authorities. He’ll do the same for you. Ask Him to put a seal on your lips until He shows you what to say and when (Psalm. 141:3).

We don’t have to react to criticism with anger and self-protection the way the world does. Instead, we are called to represent Christ in every situation by depending on Him. In responding as He directs, we bring Him glory and cause unbelievers to want to know the source of our strength.

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He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.Matthew 9:37-38 (NLT)

In the day-to-day hustle of life, letting God run the show can be difficult and challenging. With so many demands and responsibilities placed upon us, sometimes it’s easy to think we have to do life all on our own.

Jesus said that He and the Father would come and make a home in us. (John 14:17-18) Since Jesus lives in us through the Holy Spirit, we are never left to do it all on our own. As we work to serve Jesus, He labors through us to accomplish His purposes for our lives.

To be Spirit-led is a way of life. It is not something we just do when we are doing “ministry.” We are called to be Spirit-led in all we do, from changing diapers, flipping burgers, providing care, pushing paperwork, working swing shifts, to teaching and mentoring. To be Spirit-led is to be free from the binds of this world and to walk freely in Christ as He works freely in us.

Life is the harvest field and God has called us to be His labors in it. He has called us by His grace to let His Love flow out of us to others throughout the day. We are to be His hands and feet.

Heavenly Father, we praise You that You have made a home within us through Your Spirit. Lord, forgive us for forgetting that You are alive in us and for trying to do it all on our own. Help us to be led by You. In Your mighty name, Amen.

Think through your last day or two. How Spirit-led have you been? Consider the moments you neglected to turn to God for strength or wisdom. Ask the Spirit for help in the areas you have been trying to manage on your own.
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