Influences:

 When we think of influence, we mainly think of what type of influence we might be having on others, hoping it is for good.

  Today, let us focus on what influences us. Let us ask ourselves, .what is the top influence in our lives. It may be a spouse, or a close acquaintance, a coworker, or something or someone else. We have many things vieing to be top influencer in our lives.

  As followers of our Lord Jesus Christ, we have to be very careful not to let anything be more influencial in our lives than God's Holy Spirit.

  Jesus said, in John 16:13, Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will get guide you into all truth; for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak; and he will show you things to come. (KJV)

  Yes, God doesn't want second place, when it comes to being top influencer in our lives, but sent His Holy Spirit for that purpose.

  We are to be determined that if any other influence leads us one way, and God's Holy Spirit leads another, we choose to follow the LORD, no matter how enticing the other may be.

   Have a blessed week, in Jesus name.

Rev. Tom Aldridge