The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

John 14:26

To relieve my back pain, I searched the internet for exercises. After exercising for several weeks, I was no better, maybe worse! Finally, I saw my doctor who prescribed physical therapy. My therapist not only implemented the correct exercises but trained me to do them properly. My pain improved drastically when I left it to the pro to treat me. When it comes to my life as a Christian, the same lesson applies. Rather than trying to solve problems myself, I need to leave it to the pro — the Holy Spirit who teaches all things. He leads me to exercise my faith in Jesus, which strengthens me for all of life’s challenges. And lest I forget, God provides me with his Word for daily training to confront this painful world with faith and hope in Jesus.

Sandi Geis
St. Louis, MO

Jesus, fill me with your Holy Spirit, that I may walk upright in faith, hope, and love. Amen.

Reflect: Before engaging the day, pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance, then take his lead.

Read: Romans 5:1-5 and Romans 15:13