The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly. Proverbs 20:27 (KJV)
Your mind works in logic and knowledge but your spirit operates from God’s wisdom. Psalm 119:97–99 says if you study God’s Word and meditate, you will be wiser than your teachers, wiser than people older than you, and wiser than your enemies. That’s the kind of wisdom that will help you do exceedingly well in all areas of life. It’s the kind of wisdom that comes from your spirit first.
Proverbs 20:27 says that you can sense God speaking to you in the centre of your being. When he gives you direction, you feel it in your belly. Your job is to learn how to listen to those intuitive gut-feelings and follow them.
You are a three part being: spirit, body and mind. We know the importance of exercising our bodies to stay vibrant and healthy, and the mind is something we are encouraged to continually sharpen into old age. But we also need to sharpen our spirit.
A strong spiritual self leads to an increased mental capacity and greater physical health. In order to become your best, remain committed to strengthening all three areas of your being.
When you act on the Holy Spirit’s direction, you increase your trust in his leading. Look for a feeling of peace. When you are on track, even if you are under stress, deep down you will sense his peace that surpasses all understanding.