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The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, And He delights in his way. Psalms 37:23 NKJV
An Algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problems in order to obtain the desired output. Regarding computers, it is an instruction telling a computer how to transform a set of facts about the world into useful information.
The simplest example of an algorithm is the process of following a recipe. The recipe must be completed according to the sequence prescribed or the desired output will not be achieved! So, too, the steps of a good man or woman must be ordered according to Holy Spirit's Algorithm or the desired output of a life abundant, victory in every area, and peace of mind and heart will not be achieved.
As humans, we struggle with being told what to do. But Holy Spirit does not boss us around to boast about His power over us. Instead, He gently and lovingly introduces beneficial and life-transforming input into our minds through the Bible, encouraging us to click the save and the enter-His-joy buttons so that we can have, and enjoy, all the good things God has reserved in store for us.
But we must follow God's process to better things. Some think moaning and complaining are the facts that will transform our lives. Others program fear, weakness, doubt and unbelief into their hearts then question why God has not come through for them. But it requires obedience, faith and patience to have what God says we can have (Hebrews 11:6).
The Algorithm of the Spirit has a definite sequence:
1. Once you have successfully completed the initial first step of salvation,
2. Then the next steps of faith, joy, prayer, worship and regular fellowship with Believers will follow.
3. Reading your Bible with the intent of becoming familiar with the voice of God should follow closely on the heels of step two.
4. Obedience to God, His Spirit and His Word will be offshoots of the love and time you invest in Him.
5. Then transforming the data, or facts, of the Bible into useful knowledge for life and victory through faith should happen in quick succession as your mind is renewed through the power of the Spirit and of His Word.
6. Daily input of the Word and time spent with God is necessary to achieve supernatural, noticeable, extraordinary growth and maturity in the things of the Spirit, along with many blessings, and abundance of life.
If you purpose in your heart to follow the steps the Lord orders for you, you will experience fewer setbacks and delays because your trust will be In Him, and not in yourself, others or circumstances. How can anyone be anxious and afraid when they know God will always come through for them?
If you are experiencing unusual setbacks and delays, check with the Holy Spirit that you are allowing Him to order your steps. If He highlights a misstep, be quick to reprogram your mind in that area! By the way, Holy Spirit's ordering of your steps will be useful information you can use to encourage others to live by the algorithm of the Spirit.
We have to put God's Word into our hearts if we want to see useful transformation in our lives. We should let the Spirit of God write new code, reprogramming our inner algorithms from
<head>algorithm of troubles and worries<head>
to
<head>algorithm of steps ordered by the Lord<head>
in order that the output of our lives will be to the glory of God.
Meaghan Spies © 2022
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