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Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2: See, the LORD’S hand is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. Rather, your iniquities have been barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that he does not hear. Abridged: Barriers that confine us in spiritual emptiness exist when we are not yielding to the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit that would set us free. Meditation: When we see with the eyes of our soul, we discover that we create barriers in our emotions that prevent us from serving God with our whole heart, mind, body, and soul. While it is true that there are many things on earth to distract us from serving God, people who are led into the darkness of living for themselves begin to create barriers that may never be taken down. Many people surrender to the temptations of wealth and power before they ever hear their spiritual voice calling them to a higher purpose. On the other hand, people who choose to be led by the power of the Holy Spirit begin to listen to the voice of their spiritual nature, guiding them into an incomprehensible freedom. The Holy Spirit desires to help us in our spiritual weakness. To the proud, the Holy Spirit talks about humility. To the jealous, it talks about oneness and the unity of God. To people clinging to the world, it demonstrates the abundance found by leaving the world behind to follow God into an uncertain tomorrow. To the wealthy, it teaches the benefit of poverty until spiritual growth begins. Barriers that confine us in spiritual emptiness exist when we fail to yield to the wisdom and power of the Holy Spirit, which would set us free. Prayer: It is your light and love that we seek, Holy God. Please help us remember the power of the Holy Spirit to enable joy in our hearts, strength in our bodies, and perseverance in servanthood. Amen Enter password: .