---A Better Song ~~

"Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit's leading in every part of our lives."
---(Galatians 5:25/ NLT)

~~IN Greek mythology, the island of Sirens was where beautiful temptresses ensnared passing sailors with their sweet songs. The music led the men to the shore where they were shipwrecked and destroyed. Jason of the Argonauts came up with a plan to thwart the Sirens' call. He hired a skilled musician to play a tune as his ship sailed within earshot of Sirens. His boat floated by with the crew unaffected by the alluring tunes.

They enjoyed a better song.
Although many of us make resolutions to "change our tune," it doesn't take long for old habits to return. Paul reminds us that freedom from one pleasure can come only as we pursue greater pleasures: "righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace" (2 Timothy 2:22/ NLT).

Paul reminds us to "Let the Holy Spirit guide [our] lives. Then [we] won't be doing what [our] sinful nature craves" (Galatians 5:16/ NLT). The bad habits that held us back last year will continue to slow us down this year unless we follow the "better song" of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). By the Spirit's power, we can make beautiful music for Christ! ~~
--ODB/ROS~
--"Better" / Hezekiah Walker // <https://youtu.be/GGbBVHLpDf0>
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