-For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. (7:18)
-Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! (7:24-25)
(For all of Romans 7:15-25 click the reference!)
So many times lately- I have found my thoughts and actions in frustration. As if I am allowing myself to think gossipy or self serving thoughts.. then saying "Lord forgive me- I will guard my mind next time"
I keeping telling myself.. I will fix this NEXT time. Telling myself I am not trapped in sin or belittling thoughts..
But as I think deep and pray over this.. these are the very signs of being trapped. Desiring and wanting to get out.. and continually saying next time.. but not seeing changes. Not trusting the Lord.
Not admitting that I NEED His hand fully in my life.
In reading Paul's words here in Romans 7.. I see that as a believer and Child of our Savior- I need to make a choice.
Will I keep hoping in myself.. Or will I surrender to Jesus who paid it all for me?
I think it is time I surrender.
Though back and back I will come to this place of need in my Life- I am so thankful that the Lord planned for Paul to write these verses to remind me- remind us of our beautiful dependence on Him.
Thank you Jesus.
On my own? Yes I will continually be in a cyclical round of frustrations- growing deeper as the days go on...
Jesus wants to interrupt this with a big vertical ladder- to grow us closer to Him.
*“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."
-Matthew 22:37
*He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God. -Micah 6:8
As pages are bound to the cover Lord- so may my soul be bound to YOU!!!
Song: Grace is Sufficient by Shane and Shane
LOVE- kelley
