"Heart Sense"

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 If i abide in Him, then let me freely walk as He walked.  i know that my love for this world is waning more and more.  You and i, Abba Father, must be doing something right together.  Now what is it You want me to do?  What will be pleasing to You?  Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.-[1 John 2:18]  



Holy Spirit, You have given me that "heart sense."  So that i have the ability to discern truth from lies.  It's almost a miraculous ability to discern.  Discernment is a real keyword in these last days.  People around me speak many many words.  Too many.  Around me, there are many images presented.  Very alluring images.  May You give me that heart sense to keep on Your narrow way.  You require a change in heart in mankind, not necessarily so much a change in behavior or thinking.  Behavior and thought patterns that go against Your will keep occurring to me now and then, and You are so patient with me.  That brings me joy,.  It brings me joy to have this passion for Jesus Christ.

You've given me many "heart shocks"--like electric shocks--that make me aware that You're here with me, keeping me accountable, Your eye on me always.  The indwelling presence of Your Holy Spirit bring about the heart changes.  i'm through with earthly wisdom that only bring about power struggles, personal kingdom building, and an argumentative spirit of self-seeking.  i want to work for The Kingdom.  Enough earthy wisdom that only makes me want to satisfy earthy cravings.  i still struggle with this; yet, with Your help, Holy Spirit, i can curb my fleshly appetites.  i don't feel like justifying myself for sin like i once did.  

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