Getting out of my own way

"But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things & will remind you of everything I have said to you.  Peace I leave with you ; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."  John 14:27


"I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me.  However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."  Acts 21:23-24


"I speak the truth in Christ - I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit" - Romans 9:1

I've known for some time that the Holy Spirit is really real and is living in me.   That the Spirit is my intimate friend, I sometimes am blissfully full of this knowledge, but other times, I get in my own way.

I've been floundering lately.  I feel unsure as to what I should spend my time on, & much of the time, peace eludes me.  I've not been listening to the Holy Spirit.

What I believe, reading scripture about the Holy Spirit, is that this gift of Holy, God-given, knowledge and peace is as close as my empty, outstretched hand.

Even while I know I must order my own days, I'm going to let the Holy Spirit order my life and guide my thoughts.

At least until I get in my own way again & have to be re-taught.  Hopefully, those missteps will get further & further apart . . .