Three Lessons

“For we know the Law is spiritual but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. For that which I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate.” Romans 7:15

“’No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does no tknow what his master is doing but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you.’” John 15:15

“For the flesh sets ist desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law.” Gal 5:17

Three lessons: 1, Just knowing about sin and the Law is not enough; 2. Determining to fix sin yourself never works; 3. Becoming a Christian does not mean you are perfect, no matter how dramatic your surrender. Rather it is a walk where, as you learn to walk best, you learn to lean on Christ; you no longer stride around with confidence in your own abilities. As you weaken, He strengthens within you. As you surrender, He can have His victory in your life. And that change in attitude takes your entire lifetime!

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New: Randy and his family travelling to Canada for funeral, Legend (father is dying with cancer, mother is near death and he now awaits tests for his own cancer). Ongoing Requests: Australians and support workers still dealing with aftermath of natural disasters (fire and floods). God’s hand on USA. Barb to find the new job God has for her; Billy and Michelle for recovery; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Bill, Denny, Gary, Michael & Adrian. New work projects for me.