To Be Or Not To Be

To be or not to be filled with the Holy Spirit is a question we must ask our ourselves. Craig shared clearly from the Bible, this past Sunday, that it's not about displaying certain spiritual gifts as defined by others. It's about a life that exemplifies the fruit of the Spirit -- love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Yes the gifts are from Him, but the evidence of a life lived for Him should be clear.

This week would you prayerfully give up your life to the Spirits control. This is an on going life transforming yielding to God. Right now, stop and ask for the Holy Spirit to fill every part of your life. As you yield to the Spirits in filling, the evidence will spill over in your life. Let the Spirit take control in every area rather than you or a substance. Craig mentioned one substance this past Sunday, alcohol, and how easy it is for someone to become under the influence of alcohol rather than under His influence. Let me further explain, alcohol in moderation is not sinful, but drunkenness is. Be careful that what you use in moderation does not become something that you abuse and something that fills your life. We could add food, drugs, other coping mechanisms to the list. Let the Spirit lead in your life, don't use empty substitutes. Be filled with the Spirit every hour of the day.

A few short side notes:

• If you haven't watched this short video, http://churchatthefalls.blogspot.com/2009/11/jesus-wants-rose.html you need to.

• We still have a couple tickets left for the Dec 10 concert, why not bring a friend or couple along with you? Email me and I will hold the tickets.
• Pray for good weather this Friday and Saturday as our Care and Repair Team invades a local home.
• Don't forget to bring your food donations for the James Morden School food drive.
• Pass along those Carbon Copy invite cards to friends, neighbours and enemies. Carbon Copy starts this Sunday!