God’s Spirit Is Working in You

[God’s Spirit Is Working in You]( Current Teaching Series [Shaped to Make a Difference]( [Listen to Today's Broadcast]( [God’s Spirit Is Working in You]( By Rick Warren — 05/11/2021 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email]( “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” Philippians 2:13 (NLT) It’s the Holy Spirit’s job to produce Christlike character in you. The Bible says, “The Lord . . . makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image” (2 Corinthians 3:18 NLT). This process of changing you to be more like Jesus is called sanctification. You can’t reproduce the character of Jesus in your own strength. New Year’s resolutions, willpower, and best intentions aren’t enough. Only the Holy Spirit has the power to make the changes God wants to make in your life. The Bible says, “God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him” (Philippians 2:13 NLT). Mention the power of the Holy Spirit, and many people think of miraculous demonstrations or intense emotions. But usually the Holy Spirit releases his power in your life in quiet, unassuming ways that you aren’t even aware of. He often nudges you with “a gentle whisper” (1 Kings 19:12 NIV). Christlikeness is not produced by imitation but by inhabitation—by allowing Christ to live in and through you. The Bible says, “This is the secret: Christ lives in you” (Colossians 1:27 NLT). But how does this happen in real life? Through the choices you make. Choose to do the right thing; then trust God’s Spirit to give you the power, love, faith, and wisdom to follow through. Since God’s Spirit lives inside you, these things are always available for the asking. [PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>]( Talk It Over - Why do you think God allows you to choose whether or not you respond to the Holy Spirit’s moving in your life? - If the Holy Spirit often works in quiet, unassuming ways, what can you do to become more sensitive to his work in your life? - Spend a few minutes praying for God to make you more aware of the Holy Spirit. Ask him to work in you and make you more like Jesus. Ask him to take away your fear and give you boldness to fulfill your purpose through the power of God’s Spirit. The post [God’s Spirit Is Working in You]( appeared first on [Pastor Rick's Daily Hope](. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Email]( [Get the SHAPE Study Kit when you give a gift to support Daily Hope]( Every Christian asks the question at some point: What does God want me to do with my life? It’s a great question to ask because God intentionally created you to fulfill a unique purpose. And you’re invited to discover what that is with the SHAPE study kit. S-H-A-P-E stands for Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences—five aspects of your life that reveal how God wired you and help you see where he’s leading you. With this six-session DVD study, you’ll be equipped to . . . • Better understand yourself • Clarify your future goals • Gain insight into your God-given strengths • Pursue God’s unique calling [LEARN MORE]( [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)]( Includes 6 full-length messages from Pastor Rick's series Shaped to Make a Difference. [LEARN MORE]( [Series Summary]( Message 1: Why God Shaped You the Way He Did Message 2: Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts Message 3: Following Your Heart Message 4: Using Your Abilities Message 5: The Purpose of Your Personality Message 6: Employing Your Experiences [PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST]( Pastor Rick Warren [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Linkedin]( Enjoy today's devotional? Listen to Pastor Rick’s daily audio teaching at [PastorRick.com]( Did someone forward this devotional to you? [Subscribe to Pastor Rick Warren's Daily Devotional.]( As the founding pastor of Saddleback Church with his wife Kay, Dr. Rick Warren leads a 30,000-member congregation in California with campuses in major cities around the world. As an author, his book [The Purpose Driven Life]( is one of the best-selling nonfiction books in publishing history. It has been translated into 74 languages and sold more than 50 million copies in all formats. His book [The Purpose Driven Church]( was named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the century. Rick also founded [The PEACE Plan]( to address five global issues—spiritual emptiness, self-serving leadership, poverty, disease, and illiteracy—through the power of ordinary people in the local church. You can listen to Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope, his daily 25-minute audio teaching, and sign up for his free daily devotionals at [PastorRick.com](. © 2021 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission. You can unsubscribe by clicking the link below. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Pastor Rick's Daily Hope, 23182 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, United States