So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other so that you are not to do whatever you want.
Galatians 5:16-17
Day 3 of Daniel Fast and I have been struggling with my flesh today, Galatians 5:16-17 is what I have been experiencing. The struggle began first thing this morning when I wanted a cup of coffee. I held out for a bit but was tired so I gave in, coffee did not taste as delicious as It had just a few days earlier. I quit drinking after a few sips and then felt guilty. Well, this wasn’t how I wanted to start my day. I fed my flesh and it left me feeling defeated and sad because I caved to its cravings. So I grabbed a big glass of water and flushed the flesh away. I gave myself grace and went on with my day, then came my attitude. Patience, joy, and gratitude were not present. I found myself short-tempered, irritable and grumpy all while I was trying to read my bible. This day is not starting off well. Each time I tried to feed my spirit my flesh did something to interrupt me. I did get a small victory when I spent time worshipping the Lord, I sang until I cried and felt Gods presence. He told me I am not defeated because I had coffee and because I am wrestling with my flesh this is normal and you will get through this. He reminded me that he was proud of me that I started writing on my blog, that I was obedient to what he asked. I felt his love as He encouraged me this way, I left our time feeling refreshed. My day has been an up and down cycle of flesh and spirit wrestling with one another. My prayer is that I will lean into God when my flesh rises up and that I will learn to say No with a firm tone and strong stance. I will remember 2 Corinthians 12:9, And He said to me, My Grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ rest upon me. Thank you, Jesus, that your word has answers for my struggles.