This is for you

LOL,  Ever listen to a sermon or teaching and say to yourself, (while you are supposed to be listening, of course):  "Oh such and such needs to hear this." Or, "My friend ______really should listen to this teaching."?  Welllllll....I was doing just that yesterday.  I actually got myself out for a little exercise  (yaaaay) and was listening to Joyce Meyer while I was running....the podcast was called "Believing Truth Over Feelings" and this section happened to be on not living by our emotions.  Joyce was saying things like, "you can't just buy what you want to buy, say what you want to say, or not do things you don't want to do..."  And of course into my mind popped that thought...."such and such needs to hear this message...and immediately  and I mean before the thought was even completed in my little head, Joyce said:  (and I am paraphrasing here because I cannot remember the exact words), "and don't go thinking to yourself that you wish so and so were here to listen to this message, no, this is for you, you are here right now listening to this so it's you who needs to hear it."   Uhhhhh, hmmmmm, hem, haw......LOL  Me?  Me? Live by my emotions?  I need to hear this?  I need to change?  UGH!!!  Me?  LOL

So talk about a direct message for God, a visit that went right to the heart.  I need to live out of my faith and what I know is right, not just do or say what I feel. Yup, me.  Got it.  Now to do it!!  I know this isn't a new concept, but I guess I needed a new hearing of it!!

Lord, help me to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, not my fleshly, all over the place, up down, selfish emotions.  Remind to walk by faith and not by sight.

Romans 8:5  Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires;  but those who live in accordance of the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.  

Lord, I want to follow You.  I realize that emotions are not evil but they can be influenced by selfishness, worldly values and even demonic forces. Some times they will not be in tune with Your desires for me.  Help me to have discernment to know what is true and what is just my feelings and flesh.  Sensitize me to the leading of the Holy Spirit, every minute, every day.