“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17
As human beings we all struggle with our emotions and desires. And, sometimes we get off track with God.
The wisdom from God today is to be able to delineate between a penchant of the flesh and a stirring of Christ.
The definition of penchant is a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
A penchant desire is usually associated with a compulsive behavior.
The spirit of religion operating under the pretense of God can also mislead you into a penchant behavior.
God wants you to be free of all habits and wake up each day seeking His will without any compulsion.
Habits deprive you of operating under the freedom of the Holy Spirit. They block God from getting your attention
The penchant individual is driven by a strong desire which he cannot control or release to God. The motives of a penchant person are to please his inner being.
The test to determine the source of your desires is to simply place the desire on the altar of God and walk away from it. If you are free of the desire you are operating under the authority of the Holy Spirit.
If you cannot let go of the desire you are operating under the flesh or the control of an evil spirit.
The stirring of Christ is a quiet voice speaking to your soul.
Wait upon God until you hear His voice.
There is no striving or debate in hearing the voice of God. You respond with obedience.
The Holy Spirit will anoint and equip you to do the work of God. He will break habits that deprive you of the fullness of God.
It is not by might nor by strength but by the Spirit of God.
Hal Hollister Ministry 