A resounding call echoes through the chambers of our hearts, urging us to align with the preference of the Holy Spirit. In a world clamoring for our attention and allegiance, this call cuts through the noise, beckoning us to heed the gentle whisper of the Spirit’s leading.

To align with the preference of the Holy Spirit is to surrender our own desires and agendas at the feet of the Almighty. It is to relinquish control and submit to the divine guidance that surpasses human understanding.

In the book of Romans, we are reminded of the transformative power of aligning with the Spirit’s preference: “For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit” (Romans 8:5, ESV). By aligning with the Spirit, we transcend the limitations of the flesh and embrace a higher, more fulfilling way of life.

But this alignment requires intentionality and discernment. It demands a willingness to silence the clamor of our own desires and listen attentively to the still, small voice of the Spirit. It requires humility to admit that our own wisdom is finite, while His is infinite.

As we align with the preference of the Holy Spirit, we find ourselves guided into paths of righteousness and peace. Our hearts become attuned to His leading, and our lives bear witness to the transformative power of His presence.

So let us heed this call to alignment with the Spirit’s preference. Let us yield ourselves fully to His guidance, trusting that His ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts higher than our thoughts (Isaiah 55:9). And as we walk in step with the Spirit, may our lives become a testimony to His goodness and grace, drawing others into the abundant life found only in Him.

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By P. Gloria Austine (www.your-breakthrough.com)

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