Back to church

I went to church for the first time in over 5 years today. I also had my first communion in that time and as an adult. The community was really welcoming and supportive. This feels like a really positive experience and I’d like to keep coming back for more than service. The emphasis on growth and acceptance was appreciated. Below is an excerpt from today.

Romans 8:9 says, "You, however, are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. But if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ".

Controlled by the Spirit" means to be guided and directed by the Holy Spirit, allowing its influence to govern your thoughts, actions, and decisions, essentially living a life aligned with God's will as opposed to your own desires or impulses; this concept is often referenced in the Bible, particularly in Romans 8 where it contrasts living "by the flesh" with living "by the Spirit.".