Inspiration If we live according to the fleshly, sinful desires, simply to please ourselves, we are walking in spiritual death. If we put to death the deeds of the flesh by the power of the Spirit of God within us, then we walk in spiritual life. While the Spirit begins this change in us, the renewed heart and mind then cooperate with Him willingly, though still relying on His power alone to kill the old, sinful nature. Prayer O God, we are still afflicted by the presence of sin in our hearts. We still suffer from false ideas and attitudes in our minds. We still struggle to will and do of your good pleasure. We know it is You who work in us to bring about a change to holiness in our hearts, but we long for it and strive for it with all our might. Help us to walk in Your life and to put to death all sinful desires. Amen.