Living a Life that is Pleasing to God

Matthew15:19

For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false witness, slander.

Found in the core structure of the flesh is sin.  To think otherwise is to contradict the Word of God.  We are firmly bound to sin when we operate outside the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  

We can lead good lives by worldly standards, but we cannot lead Godly lives without the saving grace of Jesus Christ and the filling of the Holy Spirit.  Purity is too deep down for man to get to naturally.  We need the Holy Spirit to guide us in surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ so that we may live in accordance with His unsullied purity.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us Your Son, Jesus, to be the supreme authority over our hearts.  We pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen us in our battle to live our lives in a manner that is pleasing to You.  By Your loving kindness, Your mercy and Your grace, may we repent of everything in our lives that displeases You.  May we surrender all that we have and all that we are to You.  We rejoice in knowing that we will serve You for all eternity.