The train will run with or without the caboose. However, it would be futile to attempt to pull the train by the caboose. In the same way, we, as Christians, do not depend on feelings or emotions, but we place our faith (trust) in the trustworthiness of God and the promises of His Word.

A. Your life will demonstrate more and more of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22,23) and will be more and more conformed to the image of Christ (Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 3:18).

B. Your prayer life and study of God's Word will become more meaningful.

C. You will experience His power in witnessing (Acts 1:8).

D. You will be prepared for spiritual conflict against the world (1 John 2:15-17); against the flesh (Galatians 5:16,17); and against Satan (1 Peter 5:7-9; Ephesians 6:10-13).

E. You will experience His power to resist temptation and sin (1 Corinthians 10:13; Phillipians 4:13; Ephesians 1:19-23; 6:10; 2Timothy 1:7; Romans 6:1-16).

F. You will begin to discover and use the charisms the Holy Spirit has given you (1 Corinthians 12:4-11)

Spiritual breathing (exhaling the impure and inhaling the pure) is an exercise in faith that enables you to continue to experience God's love and forgiveness.

1. Exhale -- confess your sins (Sacrament of Confession) -- afterwards, thank God for His forgiveness, according to James 5:16, 1John 1:9 and Hebrews 10:1-25. Confession involves repentance -- a change in attitude and action.
2. Inhale -- surrender the control of your life to Christ, and receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit by faith. Daily, ask the Holy Spirit to come into your life and guide you. Trust that He now directs and empowers you, according to the command of Ephesians 5:18 and the promise of 1John 5:14,15. Receive Jesus (recognizing his true presence) in the Holy Eucharist.