WHERE ARE YOU?

Baca:

"And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can't. I want to do what is good, but I don't. I don't want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. . . . I love God's law with all my heart. But there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 7:18-19, 22-25 NLT)


Bacaan tahunan: Judges 6-7

Thoughts for Today
We've looked at the 20-60-20 ratio represented in most churches. Think about this . . . which category would your friends put you in? Would they say you are part of the 20 percent who do most of the church work, the 60 percent who may hide their struggles, or the 20 percent who are openly struggling?

Now change your focus. Which segment would you place yourself in? When you look honestly at your heart, do you see an issue that has more control over your thoughts and actions than you would like?
 
If there is a difference between your two answers, ask yourself why.

Consider this ...
We all struggle with sin. In today's scripture, the apostle Paul describes his struggles. Sound familiar? He wanted to do what was right but didn't. He didn't want to do wrong but did it anyhow. Even though he loved God with all his heart.

But he found the answer. Jesus. And Jesus is our answer too. Only Jesus can forgive us. Only Jesus can give us the strength to make the right choices. Only Jesus can set us free.
 
Only Jesus.


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