9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ. 10 But if Christ is in you, then even though your body is subject to death because of sin, the Spirit gives life because of righteousness. 11 And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.
12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
Romans 8:9-12
Questions for Reflection:
Which line from the song resonates with you the most?
What part of letting Jesus be the pilot is the hardest?
Prayer of the Week:
Father in Heaven thank you for loving me so much that You gave Your Son Jesus to die for me and rise again. Thank you for the wonderful provision you give me each and every day which sustains me physically, financially, emotionally and spiritually. I praise You! I do not want any of Your blessings in my life to go unnoticed or un-received. I pray the eyes of my heart see all Your goodness to me.
Jesus I receive You as my New Life my holiness and my strength. You are victorious over sin, death and the devil and I claim Your victory as my victory this day. I praise you that through Your cross and empty tomb You made it possible for the Holy Spirit to come and take up residence in me. I receive Your Spirit Jesus to live in me forever.
Holy Spirit, I love You I worship You, I trust You, I yield every dimension of my spirit, soul and body, heart, mind and will to You and You alone to be filled with You, to walk in step with You in all things. Spirit I receive You now as my counselor, comforter my strength and my guide – I honor You as my sovereign leader and ask You to pilot my mind through all that is in store for me today. Fill me afresh Holy Spirit, restore my union with the Father and the Son throughout the moments of this day, lead me in all truth, anoint me for my life and walk and calling. Lead me deeper into Jesus today.
Father, Son, Holy Spirit I will declare Your praises today as I live the meaningful life You so graciously intend for me to live. Amen
Song Lyrics:
Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Over life's tempestuous sea
Unknown waves before me roll
Hiding rock and treacherous shoal
Chart and compass come from Thee
Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Chart and compass come from Thee
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me
As a mother stills her child
You can hush the oceans wild
Boisterous waves obey Thy will
When You say to them, be still
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea
Jesus, Savior, pilot me
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me
When at last I near the shore
And the fearful breakers roar
Grant me long and peaceful rest
Then, while leaning on Your chest
May I hear You say to me:
"Fear not, I will pilot thee"
May I hear You say to me:
"Fear not, I will pilot thee"
Chart and compass come from Thee
Wondrous Sovereign of the sea
May I hear You say to me
Chart and compass come from Thee
Jesus, Saviour, pilot me
Oh, pilot me
