In today’s devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef reminds us that relying on the Holy Spirit to transform us will increase our joy in God’s presence.
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[00:00:00] You are listening to My Devotional, the Daily Devotional from Dr. Michael Youssef and Leading
[00:00:06] The Way.
[00:00:08] By the Spirit.
[00:00:10] By Dr. Michael Youssef.
[00:00:13] When we rely on the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our lives, we will discover
[00:00:17] increasing joy in the presence of God.
[00:00:21] Many years ago I struggled with my weight.
[00:00:23] I would go on crash diets and would see amazing results.
[00:00:27] But those results were short-lived because what I really needed was a lifestyle change
[00:00:32] and the power of the Holy Spirit to work that change in me.
[00:00:37] When we try to resist the devil in our own strength that might work for a little while,
[00:00:41] we'll take one step forward but we'll soon find ourselves taking two steps back.
[00:00:46] The same is true when we try to overcome temptation through our own efforts with our
[00:00:51] own determination.
[00:00:53] We need power that we simply don't have on our own.
[00:00:58] We need the power of the Holy Spirit.
[00:01:01] You may be thinking, I'm saved, I'm going to heaven.
[00:01:04] What does this really matter?
[00:01:06] Friend the Christian life is about so much more than making it into heaven.
[00:01:11] To know true intimacy with God, to experience the joy of His presence is a taste of heaven
[00:01:17] right now.
[00:01:19] Are you seeking greater joy and freedom?
[00:01:22] You don't have to struggle tirelessly with sin.
[00:01:25] Instead delight yourself completely in God's Word and watch as the Holy Spirit transforms
[00:01:29] you from the inside out.
[00:01:32] Let's pray together.
[00:01:33] Lord, we want to experience true intimacy with You and complete joy in Your presence
[00:01:38] today.
[00:01:39] Help us to submit to Your Spirit in our innermost being so that we might keep
[00:01:44] in step with Him each day.
[00:01:47] We pray this in the name of Jesus.
[00:01:49] Amen.
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