If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5:25
Merciful Lord,
Sin has twisted us,
contorting our desires
so that we limp along,
trying out crutches
like sex and drink
and gossip and envy
and strife and shopping (Galatians 5:19-21)
which will never fully heal us.
Indeed, our hearts were made
to walk in the Spirit
and to live in the Spirit.
The Spirit heals our sin-twisted hearts and minds and bodies
by assuring us of your
unbelievable
undeserved
unending
love.
Transformed by this love,
we run the way you meant us to,
in love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
In Christ’s crucifying name. Amen.
Read Galatians 5:16-26.
