Walking in the Spirit
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." - Galatians 5:22-23
To truly understand what it means to walk in the Spirit, we need to first define some key terms. When we talk about the "flesh," we're referring to the parts of our personality that have been wounded by negative life experiences.
These wounds are often weighed down by pain, traumatic memories, harmful feelings, and damaging beliefs. When triggered by new experiences, they cause us to react based on the pain of the past rather than the reality of the present. This, in turn, leads us to "miss the mark" or, as Scripture calls it, to "sin."
But there is hope. When we talk about the "Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23, we're not just referring to the Holy Spirit, but to the Divine Essence within each of us. This is the God-image, our unique divine consciousness, the part of us made in the likeness of God. To walk in the Spirit means to live according to this divine nature within us. It’s not about "catching the Holy Spirit" or having a mystical experience. It's about embodying the character and qualities of God in our everyday lives.
Jesus said in Luke 17:21 that the Kingdom of God is within. This means we don’t have to look outside of ourselves to find it. The Spirit is already within us; we just have to walk in it. Walking in the Spirit is about living a life that reflects love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—the fruits of the Spirit.
So, how do we apply this in our daily lives? Start by recognizing which part of you is driving your responses. Is it the wounded flesh or the divine spirit? When you feel anger, fear, or shame taking the wheel, pause and remind yourself of the Spirit within you.
Choose to respond with love, joy, and peace. When past traumas trigger negative reactions, remember that you are more than your past wounds. You are a reflection of God’s image, capable of living out His divine qualities.
Walking in the Spirit requires daily commitment and mindfulness. It’s about choosing to let God’s nature within you guide your actions and responses. When we do this, we not only heal our own wounds but also become a source of healing and love for others.
To truly understand what it means to walk in the Spirit, we need to first define some key terms. When we talk about the "flesh," we're referring to the parts of our personality that have been wounded by negative life experiences.
These wounds are often weighed down by pain, traumatic memories, harmful feelings, and damaging beliefs. When triggered by new experiences, they cause us to react based on the pain of the past rather than the reality of the present. This, in turn, leads us to "miss the mark" or, as Scripture calls it, to "sin."
But there is hope. When we talk about the "Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23, we're not just referring to the Holy Spirit, but to the Divine Essence within each of us. This is the God-image, our unique divine consciousness, the part of us made in the likeness of God. To walk in the Spirit means to live according to this divine nature within us. It’s not about "catching the Holy Spirit" or having a mystical experience. It's about embodying the character and qualities of God in our everyday lives.
Jesus said in Luke 17:21 that the Kingdom of God is within. This means we don’t have to look outside of ourselves to find it. The Spirit is already within us; we just have to walk in it. Walking in the Spirit is about living a life that reflects love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—the fruits of the Spirit.
So, how do we apply this in our daily lives? Start by recognizing which part of you is driving your responses. Is it the wounded flesh or the divine spirit? When you feel anger, fear, or shame taking the wheel, pause and remind yourself of the Spirit within you.
Choose to respond with love, joy, and peace. When past traumas trigger negative reactions, remember that you are more than your past wounds. You are a reflection of God’s image, capable of living out His divine qualities.
Walking in the Spirit requires daily commitment and mindfulness. It’s about choosing to let God’s nature within you guide your actions and responses. When we do this, we not only heal our own wounds but also become a source of healing and love for others.
Subscribe Now for Free Daily Devotions
Recent
Archive
2026
January
When God Feels Silent but is Still at WorkHow to Rebound After a Crushing LetdownWhen Your World Falls Apart After You Did Everything RightGod Is Still Building Roads in the DesertThe Chapter That Comes After TraumaWhen Hope Feels GoneWhen Your Words Start Working Against YouGod’s Resume Is Bigger Than Your SituationWaiting on God is Not Doing NothingBefore Circumstances ChangeGetting In Your Bag When Life Feels UnfairWinning With a Bad HandOverlooked, Insulted, and Still ChosenPrepared in the Field Before the Giant AppearsYou Were Trained for This MomentTaking Off Armor That Does Not FitFormed in the Field, Not on the StageWhen the Battle Is Not Actually YoursWhen You Feel the Urge to Go Through God’s PhoneFaith After Disappointment Still CountsKeep Showing Up Even When You Are ConfusedLocked Doors Do Not Stop JesusWhen You Need an Encounter for YourselfDoubt as a DoorwaySaying What Hurts When God Is in the RoomWhere Faith and Fear CollideShutdown Does Not Mean FinishedWhen Opposition Shows Up Mid-ProgressBuilding Without Responding to the Mockery
2025
January
Plenty of RoomThankful for Your SeatWho God Invites to the TableThat’s the PointWe Do Not Have a Monopoly on GodStop Talking So LoudLet God Handle the Guest ListA Long-Awaited ReunionSeeing Jesus for YourselfIn Possession of a Personal PromiseGet in the Right PositionReady to ReceiveAligning Your Life for God's PromiseWaiting with ExpectancyGrounded in PrayerStrength in PrayerPatience Through PrayerStay Focused Through PrayerGod's Conditional PromisesGod’s PriorityGrounded in FaithTrusting God's TimingThe Assurance of God's PromisesIs It Well With Your Soul?Health vs. HealingStewarding Your BodyA Holistic View of SpiritualityGod Cares About Your BodyWhat You Put in MattersNourishing Your SoulThe Power of Prevention
February
The Power of a ComebackHealing from the PastStop Blaming and Start TrustingBury the Past to Claim the FutureFacing Trauma with TruthCelebrate That You SurvivedRepair What is BrokenNothing God Can’t FixDon’t Swing at Bad PitchesStick to God’s PlanDon’t Let Desperation Drive YouShift Your WeightWho Knows Best?A Good Idea Isn’t Always a God IdeaPeace in God’s PlanFinding Purpose in God’s PlanProsperity in God’s PlanTrusting God’s Plan, Pace, and ProcessKnowing When to PivotGod Hasn’t Given Up on YouNext-Level Faith Requires PerseveranceA New Revelation of GodIt’s Not All About YouNext-Level ConnectionsNext-Level CommitmentA Prayer That Moves GodPrayers That Carry a BurdenPray With Boldness
No Comments