October 16, 2024, Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time-B

Galatians 5:18-25

Psalm 1

Luke 11:42-46

If we live in the Spirit, let us also follow the Spirit.  Gal. 5:25

Lord, what does life in the Spirit look like?  How do I know I am living it?  According to St. Paul life in the Spirit is embracing love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  What a different world we would live in if all of us practiced these works.  Mostly, Lord, I shift back and forth between living in the flesh and living in the Sprit.  Sometimes I respond with anger, envy, jealousy and I choose materialism and so on.  Other times I am patient, kind and gentle.  I guess the challenge before me is to consistently choose life in the Spirit.  I admit to not being able to do this all on my own.   Help me with just one of these fruits today.  May I choose patience rather than self-centeredness.   Or may I react with joy at a rival’s success.  Show me how to avoid occasions of sin and walk in faithfulness to you.   Jesus, one day at a time.  Thank you for your Spirit’s guidance and help.  Amen.