Tag Archives: how to be Spirit-led

The Secret of Breakthrough?

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Steve Simms

Almost everybody would like to have a breakthrough in their life. We hope for, long for, and strive for a breakthrough. Unfortunately, after various periods of time, many of us give up on the idea of a breakthrough and settle … Continue reading →

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Listening to be Led

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Steve Simms

I wake up in the morning and listen. I listen to the thoughts that are coming across my mind and my heart. They encourage me. I write them down to encourage others. This morning, I was hearing thoughts about the … Continue reading →

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My Perspective is Always Changing

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Steve Simms

Writing what Jesus shows me helps me see things from God’s perspective instead of from my own. It’s a great way to begin to experience the gifts of the Spirit, especially the gift of prophecy. Focus your attention intensely on … Continue reading →

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The Hardest Personal Goal

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Steve Simms

Walk in the Spirit The risen JesusIs living in meBut we don’t seeEye to eye.We often disagree.He wants to lead me,But I want to be freeTo do what I wantWhenever I want.He calls me to dieTo my own desiresAnd that … Continue reading →

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Saying “no” to self-focus

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Steve Simms

The thing that interferes most with my happiness in life is self-focus. Every day I strive to say “no” to it. I want to keep my eyes and my heart fixed on the risen Jesus Christ so I can be … Continue reading →

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Experience the reality of reminders from God’s Spirit

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Steve Simms

Jesus told His disciples that the Holy Spirit will remind them of what He said. If you have ever read from the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to remind you of what you read. Then notice which Scriptures come into … Continue reading →

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Who is a child of God?

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Steve Simms

Avoid spiritual identity theft. The Bible says: “Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” (Romans 8:14.) Go God’s route. Be Spirit-led! To be led by the Spirit as a child of God is … Continue reading →

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Lessons from phone-led people (to help be Spirit-led)

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Steve Simms

Phone-led people are: Spirit-led people are: “For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” Romans 8:14. (Here’s a picture of a phoney person being phone-led. Get it? Being phoney and phone-led seems to … Continue reading →

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Christians at church? Passive hound dogs or obedient sheepdogs?

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Steve Simms

Should a Christians be like a hound dog asleep on a porch or like a sheepdog obeying his master? I believe that attunement to Jesus’ voice or the lack thereof (whether we’re like a lazy hound dog or an obedient … Continue reading →

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The Reformation was incomplete. Transformation needed!

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve Simms

Reformation changes “form” (behavior, structure, appearance, and/or organization). Transformation goes beyond “form” to presence (“with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord”). It changes the heart–the inner essence. 500 years ago, the Reformation made some changes in the “form” … Continue reading →

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