Filled

From my bible study today...

We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. But we are also filled with the Holy Spirit, which depends on our yieldedness to God's will. The filling of the Holy Spirit is connected to joy, courage, spirituality and character.

This is the blessing that results from yielding to God's will. It's not just..."Oh, just do it." It's "Yield, and you'll receive joy and courage and a sense of spirituality and good character."

Lord, show me how.

I pray for my manuscript in Katherine's in-box, and for my own heart, that I will yield it to Your will.

I pray for Isabel and Lily, for protection, for spiritual growth, for health, for them to find their gifts and use them to Your glory.

I pray for Lee, that You would show him the way forward at church. I pray for the new worship director, that You would prepare her/him in advance for a healthy and fruitful relationship with Lee.

I pray for Dad, who is manic these days. I pray for the relationship between Lee and Dad, that it will soften.

I pray for a peaceful Christmas, full of love.

In Your son's name I pray.

Amen