272. Living in the Flow of the Spirit
Are you exhausted from trying harder and still feeling stuck? In this episode, Getting in the Flow of the Spirit, we unpack Ezekiel 47 and the powerful invitation to surrender control, end striving, and learning how to live from a place of radical trust and obedience as you step into the flow of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve been weary, stagnant, or relying on your own strength, this conversation will challenge you to release control and experience the freedom and grace that comes from living a life led by the Holy Spirit.
Bible Verses:
Ezekiel 47:1-12 “The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. 2 He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and the water was trickling from the south side. 3 As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep. 4 He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist. 5 He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in—a river that no one could cross. 6 He asked me, “Son of man, do you see this?” Then he led me back to the bank of the river. 7 When I arrived there, I saw a great number of trees on each side of the river. 8 He said to me, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, where it enters the Dead Sea. When it empties into the sea, the salty water there becomes fresh. 9 Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so, where the river flows everything will live. 10 Fishermen will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets. The fish will be of many kinds—like the fish of the Mediterranean Sea. 11 But the swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they will be left for salt. 12 Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.”
Galatians 5:16 “So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.”
Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”
John 7:38 “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”
Topics Discussed:
Ezekiel 47:1-12
- This passage is a picture of our journey with the Holy Spirit.
- Many believers stay in the shallow water. They stay trying to control things and they want to stay safe.
- The deeper you go, the more trust is required.
- If you want to live in the flow of the Holy spirit, you must surrender and you must live a life of radical trust and obedience.
- Some people want the fruit, but they are not willing to lay down control.
Getting in the Flow of the Holy Spirit
- This is where all striving ends.
- This is where all control is released.
- This is the position of absolute surrender and trust and faith in God.
- There is a grace on it.
- You’re not just trying harder in your own strength; you’re letting the river of His presence carry you.
- When we get into the flow of the spirit, dead things come alive!
- Fruit will grow without any effort at all.
- The flow is already moving and it is available to everyone.
Practical Tips
- Be baptized in the Holy Spirit.
- Surrender
- Obedience
- Remove distractions
- Fasting
- Getting in His presence
- Read God’s Word, Prayer, Worship
- Gratitude
- Get around people who are in the flow.
What Happens When You Get into the Flow?
- There is going to be a grace like you’ve never experienced before.
- Everything will be moving.
- Things will start to shift.
- The flow does not mean laziness and passivity. You are not sitting around and waiting for God.
- The flow is removing the effort.
- Once you get into the flow, it will not make sense to the natural mind.
Powerful Quotes:
“The deeper you go, the more trust is required.”– Caroline Harries
“If you want to live in the flow of the Holy spirit, you must surrender and you must live a life of radical trust and obedience.” – Caroline
“Wherever the river goes, dead things come alive!” – Caroline
“Getting in the flow of the Spirit will resurrect things that are dead.” – Caroline
“If you want to get into the flow of the Holy Spirit, you’re going to have to surrender.” – Caroline
“When you surrender, you are no longer in control.” – Caroline
“Fasting is one of the fastest ways to get from the stagnant river into the flow of the Holy Spirit.” – Caroline
“Your gratitude and thanksgiving will help you get into the flow.” – Caroline
“What a gift to be in the grace of God.” – Caroline
“The flow is not a lack of movement or work; it’s removing the striving.” – Caroline
“Life, healing and fruit are the byproducts of being in the flow of the Holy Spirit.” – Caroline
“If there is not life happening it might be because there is no flow.” – Caroline
“The presence of God naturally brings fruit, life and healing.” – Caroline Harries
Resources:
Episode 271 Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
Episode 14 Baptized in the Holy Spirit
Episode 167 Jen Miskov // Fasting for Fire
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