Monday, August 31, 2026's Devotional

LIVING BY THE SPIRIT: THE CRUCIFIED LIFE

Scripture: Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me."

Meditation: To live by the Spirit is to surrender daily. It means dying to pride, sin, selfish desires, fear, and the need to control everything, while yielding your heart to the Holy Spirit. As you surrender, He produces holiness, strength, peace, love, self-control, and spiritual fruit in you.

The crucified life is not a single moment; it is a daily walk. Your old nature no longer has to dictate your choices. You can choose to walk in the Spirit, renew your mind with God's Word, resist temptation, pray continually, and allow Christ's character to be revealed through you.

Reflection:

• The goal is not simply to know about the Spirit—it is to live by the Spirit.

What is one area of your life that you need to surrender more fully to Christ as you enter a new month?

Confession:

• I have been crucified with Christ.
• It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.
• I live by the Spirit, walk in holiness, overcome the flesh, and reflect Christ in all I do.
• I surrender my will to God's will.
• I am being transformed from glory to glory, and my life brings glory to Jesus

~ In Jesus Christ's name, Amen ~