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Steps

We walk by the Spirit. Or as some translations word it, we “keep in step with the Spirit.” I love the idea of a step—of taking a step.

As you learn to walk by the Spirit, it might feel awkward, like a baby taking first steps. You’re moving forward into new habits and releasing some bad ones, learning to rely on God’s power instead of your own power. It may be new to you. It might be intimidating. That’s okay. We all have to start somewhere.

It’s actually exciting. You’re getting to venture out on a new journey. You’re going to need God and experience Him in a way that you never have before.

I have to believe that as you take those first steps, that’s where the fun starts for God. He created you to walk with Him, and you’re doing it!

As you do, picture God cheering you on. He’s excited for you. He’s grateful for the opportunity to be in a deeper relationship with you than you may have allowed in the past. He’s rooting for you.

So do it. Take a step. Don’t put off another day living the life God has in mind for you. Don’t just sit there and say, “Maybe tomorrow.” Today is the day. Take a step with the Holy Spirit. Then take another step. Then another.

It might feel impossible right now, but remember, this is who you are. Your true identity is a child of God. God made you to show love to you. You were created to live hand in hand with Him. You were designed to follow Him in a faith-fueled, sometimes risky adventure. Taking those steps might feel unnatural now, but there’s nothing more natural to who you truly are.

So take a step. Then another step. Then another. Those steps will go from unusual to habitual. You’ll be walking in the Spirit of God. And remember, when you walk in the Spirit of God, “you will not gratify the desires of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16 NIV).

As you take steps, you will trip. So what do you do when you fall? Get back up and keep walking. You’re new at this. Falling isn’t failing. You’re learning and growing.

​​You can get there. You can enjoy the life you dream about but have not yet experienced.

You can get unstuck.

You. You who could never do it before.

You. You’ll be doing it!

But it won’t be you.

It will be God. Through you.

Learn more about Pastor Craig Groeschel’s new book, The Power to Change.