~Rising Above The Flesh

  We are all fleshly by nature, but if we have excepted Jesus into our heart and have committed our lives to God, then it is time we have thrown off the flesh and fleshly desires.

  It is time to move beyond and rise above the flesh. Galatians 5:24-25 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections; and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

   I believe it is something we have to deal with on a daily basis. It is not something that miraculously happens when we except Jesus in to our heart and lives, or something we do once and then we are good to go, but an on going thing we deal with and a chose we make and keep on making. And we must do this if we are truly living a life for Christ, other wise we are no different than the world.

Galatians 5:24-25 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections; and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Hebrews 11:25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures* of sin for a season;


Titus 3:3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.

2 Timothy 3:4 Traitors, heady, high minded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

   Below are some things of God we should regularly proclaim and state in our lives which should make it easier for us to stay focused and on track.

~ I will hate evil. ( Psalm 97:10, Romans 12:9 )

~ I will set no wicked thing before my eyes. ( Psalms 101:3 )

~ I will hate the things God hates, and love the things He loves. ( Proverbs 6: 16-19 )

~ I will seek not my own, but those things of God. ( 1Corn. 13:5 , Colossians 3:1 )

~ I will love God's truth, and His righteousness. ( 2 Thessalonians 2:10, John 14:15, John 14: 23-24 )

~ I will honor and please God in all things, and all areas of my life. ( Proverbs 3:9, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 3:22 )

~ I will seek to know Him more, and to grow spiritually everyday. ( Psalm 119:2, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 12:31, Matthew 6:33 )

~ I will fear no evil. ( Psalm 23:4, Psalm 3: 23-25, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 46:1-3, Isaiah 41:10 )

~ I will not be anxious or worry about things. (Philippians 4:6)

~ I will seek those things which are above. ( Colossians 3:1-2, Matthew 6:33 )

~ I will think no evil. ( 1 Corn. 13:5, Philippians 4:8 )

~ I will only speak those things that are edifying and up-lifting to others. ( Ephesians 4 :26, 29, Proverbs 4: 24, Titus 3:2, Colossians 4:6 )

~ I will love the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. ( Deut.6:5, Matthew 22: 37 )

~ I will die daily to the flesh. ( 1 Corinthians 15:31)

~ I will guard my heart.( Philippians 4:7-8, Proverbs 4:23)

~ I will only think good thoughts. ( Philippians 4:8 )

~ I will trust God at all times. ( Psalms 56:3-4, Psalms 56:11, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3: 24-25, Psalms 37:1, Psalms 20:6-8, Psalms 18:1, Psalms 112:7-8 )

We may be of this earth, but if are God's children then we need to and can by the power of God , rise above the flesh. We do have to work at it, but we can do it! Remember all things are possible with God!

   Make a chose to live for Christ 100 percent, desiring to please Him in every thing and every area of your lives. Seek the Lord and His ways daily. Make commitments. Proclaim Him and His ways in your life. For it is no longer you that liveth, but He that lives in you! And greater is He is you that he that is in the world! ( 1 John 4:4 )
 In Him,
Mae