I love the fall time of the year when my family takes trips to the park. We love to swing and then watch Logan go up and down the slide. Up and down...Up and down...Up and down... all while I am sitting down! Amen!

But I notice many people like to take their pets to the park. And when they are strolling down the walking track, they have a leash of sorts so that the dog will go where they want to go. I thought of this as I read:

Galatians 5:16, "But I say, walk by the Spirit and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh."

That is exactly what that leash is for. It keeps the dog from doing what dogs want to do. They want to go and greet every person they come in contact with and they want to run here and run there when they have the opportunity of getting hit with something massive (car) that it could change their life forever. But as long as they stay on that leash - they are safe.

As long as you walk by the Spirit instead of running here and running there doing what you think will please you - you will not want to carry out the desires of your flesh. God has his hand on the other end of the leash and He promised to lead you only where He wants you to go.

Don't stress yourself in trying to get free - just simply enjoy the stroll through the park knowing that God is in control.

Prayer: "Lord, I submit myself to You! Simply guide me and direct me today!"