“Father in heaven, this day I am willing to cooperate once again with the Holy Spirit by putting to death the works of the flesh, moment by moment till I be taken out of this earth (the Rapture of the Church according to the Scripture). I desire LORD to live a holy life and walk in (be filled with, and be led by) the Holy Spirit; that I may be able to please you through my lifestyle, thought line, habits, behaviors, talks, desires, motives, attitudes, imaginations, affections and relationships. That I may be an example to others and be effective in making disciples within my sphere of influence on daily basis.”
There is an outcry of the Holy Spirit to make disciples as we approach the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul says in Philippians 4:9 “…those things you have seen and heard from me, do them and the peace of God will be with you”. That is, the Lord requires you to be an example to those He has put into your life that they may learn from you, and imitate you as you imitate Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1.
Yet there are obstacles we face on daily bases that deter us from being effective in our disciple – making mandate (Matthew 28:19). The flesh and its desires are behind these obstacles. Paul mentions in Galatians 5: 17 “… the flesh fights against the Spirit, keeping you from doing the things you want to do.” Also in Romans 7: 19 “… For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.”
The battles within that you have been facing as a believer are flesh related- the flesh fighting against the Spirit. You must yield to the Holy Spirit on daily bases and lean upon Him to empower you to overcome the flesh and put to death its works. With the help of the Holy Spirit, you must deaden the flesh, mortify it, and put off the old self Ephesians 4:22- 32.
Say this prayer by faith,
“Holy Spirit, I welcome you into my life. I realize I cannot do anything in this life without you. I die to self, daily, that Christ may be manifested through my living. I believe I am crucified with Christ on the cross, and that I no longer live, but Christ lives in me through faith.” (Galatians 5:20).
“Holy Spirit, take over my life style and glorify Christ through me. Empower me to make disciples of those you are connecting me with. Thank you, Holy Spirit, my friend, my Teacher and my Lord. Amen”.