Written by C.S. Lewis (1898-1963), a British writer and theologian. This is an excerpt from his book “The Abolition of Man.”
It is the magician’s bargain: give up our souls, get power in return. But once our souls, that is ourselves have been given up, the power thus conferred will not belong to us. We shall in fact be slaves of that to which we have given our souls.
Prayer:
Written by Ken Boa, a contemporary teacher, writer, speaker, and President of Reflection Ministries.
Heavenly Father, You have chosen me to obey Jesus Christ by the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit. In Christ, You have granted me everything I need to manifest the fullness of life that is empowered by Your indwelling Spirit. I know that it is impossible to live out the spiritual life in my own resources and power and that only as I abide in Jesus and walk by the power of the Holy Spirit is it possible for me to display a life of godliness and righteousness. As I live by the Spirit, may I bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. May I be strengthened with power through Your indwelling Spirit so that I can live a life that will be pleasing to You and edifying to others. May the love of Christ overflow in my thoughts, words and deeds this very day.
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