But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God).
—Galatians 5:16

There is a price to be paid in order to walk in the Spirit. We must say no to some things to which we would rather say yes, and say yes to some things to which we would rather say no. We must follow the prompting (leading, guiding, and working) of the Holy Spirit through our own spirit.

To walk in the Spirit, we must stay filled with the Spirit. This is accomplished by continually choosing right thoughts, conversation, companionship, music, entertainment, etc.

To do God's will, we must be ready to suffer. If our flesh desires to walk one way and God's Spirit leads in another, a willful decision to be obedient will provoke suffering in the flesh.

The good news is, if we choose to walk in the Spirit daily, we will die to self-centeredness and gain freedom to serve God. We will experience righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. We will live in victory no matter what comes against us.

Invest now for your future: Walk in the Spirit. Start making right choices. Be persistent—and expect to be blessed.

Do This:
Determine to say yes when the Spirit says yes, and no when the Spirit says no. Crucify your flesh and walk in the Spirit.