October 20: Trusting Divine Guidance
- Scripture: Galatians 5:25 — If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit.
- Reflection: The Holy Spirit is our divine guide in every transition. Trust that God’s Spirit leads uswith compassion and wisdom even when the way is unclear. Listen for that presence.
One author focuses our attention and attunes is in this way (full article: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/how-to-recognize-the-holy-spirit). “Paul tells the Galatians to “walk by the Spirit” and “keep in step with the Spirit” he focuses their attention not on the Spirit’s gifts, but on the Spirit’s fruit. So if we want to know whether we are keeping in step with the Spirit, or whether we need to find his footsteps again, we would do well to consider love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” - Spiritual Practice: Spend a few moments in quiet prayer asking for guidance. Be open to subtle prompts.
Song:
- “Spirit Lead Me” by Michael W. Smith: https://youtu.be/ABWnLjXer10?si=eQCXBdR2wWp70zSL
“The guide is within.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Oct 20 Daily Devotional