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Is there something in your life that you just can't seem to overcome? Something that trips you up before you are even aware it's there? Maybe it's an addiction of some sort, or issues with weight loss. Or, you might be like me and have a quick temper, especially with those little ones that live in the same house with you. I try and try to be patient and teach them what they need to draw closer to God, but oh, how often I fail.
But, I think I may have figured this one out. I'm tired, tired of trying. Have you ever noticed that if you rearrange the letters in the word "tried" you get the word "tired"? That's what happens when we attempt to make changes in our lives without the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Then, once we've become so tired of trying, we begin to accept the lie that we just can't beat this one, that there are just some things in life that we can't overcome. That's a lie from the pit of hell, the armpit of hell, and it really stinks! As long as we are trying to overcome some sort of stronghold, God wants us to be victorious, and there is a way to overcome any stronghold that may have you in chains.
The answer is simple. "Who will free us from this life dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord" (Rom. 7:24-25, NLT). He died on the cross to free us from the bondage of sin, so when we make mistakes, we just have to get back up again and not let Satan keep us down. There is no condemnation for those of us who belong to Christ (Rom 8:1). "And because you belong to Him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin" (Rom. 8:2, NLT). Draw upon that power by praying these and other verses that address the issue of freedom from the power of sin. It will have a profound effect on your attitude, which in turn changes your behavior, something I need help with everyday.
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