Based on Romans 6-7
"I open my eyes again-
Renewed and transformed
by eyedrops of grace.
I finally see and embrace this power
Given to me so long ago
Is it really possible not to sin?
me: born from a seed of sin
with the sinful nature within
always eager to lure me in...
Good news I've received!
I"m no longer a slave to that seed
the Holy Spirit rooted it out!
The forbidden tree lives not in me!
I, am a slave to Righteousness!
Thus, I am Free.
What relief! Oh, the power of God over sin
I'm no longer afraid or ashamed!
In Jesus' name I've been granted strength,
I am now equipped to win, Every time.
I can choose life over sin.
I now, have a backbone and I, stand firm.
Well aware of the new robes I wear.
I am a slave to Righteousness
A daughter to God Who adopted me.
I am sin-free.
Jesus lives in me.
I am Free.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Day 19
Today I am reminded of the priviledge to call God my Heavenly Father. Today I am reminded that I am adopted by Him and, as I heard in a youth group, only Christ is rightfully able to call Him Father. While the rest of us are forever priviledged to call on Him, the Creator of all, The Mighty One, The King of Kings, the One and ONLY true God, our Father. My Father. Wow.
Romans chapter 6 verse 5 and on... I was once a slave to sin, but am Renewed through Christ, and my old sinful self was crucified with Christ. Sin now has no power in my life. Unless, of course, I choose it to.
God knows its an ongoing battle, and it has to be! God tells us in verse 12: do not LET sin control the way you live! DO not GIVE IN to sinful desires.
So, although I am anew, the sinful nature is my weakness against the Devil who is constatnly attacking. If it were not for Christ, Who's spirit lives in me, I would be a filthy slave to sin even today. But now, (verse 19) I give myself to be a slave to righteous living so that I may become holy (through Christ).
Psalm 16 verse 11 "You will show me the way of live, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with you Forever"
Thank You God, for granting me a new life, for Forgiving me, for adopting me, for Loving me and punishing me so that I may see and understand how much I need You and how I cannot live happily when I let sin control me. Help me live without sin, help me identify my weakneses and bring them to You. Forgive me Father where I am weak. Only You can make me Holy through Your Son's blood. Help me choose the path of life over death in every situation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Romans chapter 6 verse 5 and on... I was once a slave to sin, but am Renewed through Christ, and my old sinful self was crucified with Christ. Sin now has no power in my life. Unless, of course, I choose it to.
God knows its an ongoing battle, and it has to be! God tells us in verse 12: do not LET sin control the way you live! DO not GIVE IN to sinful desires.
So, although I am anew, the sinful nature is my weakness against the Devil who is constatnly attacking. If it were not for Christ, Who's spirit lives in me, I would be a filthy slave to sin even today. But now, (verse 19) I give myself to be a slave to righteous living so that I may become holy (through Christ).
Psalm 16 verse 11 "You will show me the way of live, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with you Forever"
Thank You God, for granting me a new life, for Forgiving me, for adopting me, for Loving me and punishing me so that I may see and understand how much I need You and how I cannot live happily when I let sin control me. Help me live without sin, help me identify my weakneses and bring them to You. Forgive me Father where I am weak. Only You can make me Holy through Your Son's blood. Help me choose the path of life over death in every situation. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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