Spirit Walk: The Extraordinary Power of Acts for Ordinary People

by Steve Smith

Overcome sin: Without reliance upon the Spirit, the biblical admonition to “flee youthful lusts” is fueled by your willpower. Willpower alone will never conquer most sins. Navigate trials: Without reliance upon the Spirit, you will never give thanks in and for all things, particularly trying circumstances. When difficult news gut-punches you, you will revert to complaining, worrying, and muddling forward in the darkness of your own strength. Put on holy habits: Without reliance upon the Spirit, putting on the holy habits that result in a changed character will remain elusive. Though you may find yourself occasionally thinking, speaking, and doing the right things, more frequently you will revert to old ways. Words that you regret. Thoughts that wander into wrong arenas. Old habits that won’t die. Be fruitful in ministry: Without reliance upon the Spirit, you will find that even great ministry tools and plans lack power. You miss the people God has set you up to meet. Your methods and meanderings become mere mechanics.