The first thing we need to understand is how inadequate we are, even with our desire to be free. As long as it is you trying in your own power, you will fail. Thats what the problem with the Law was. The Law is good, but it never had the power to change people. It only reminded us how weak we really are, how much we need God to help us. The harder people tried to follow it, the more it reminds them they cant. So ask God to help you by birthing the desire in you to pray more, to read the scriptures more, to be closer to him. Ask Him that as often as you can remember to. Its all about our perspective.
Romans 7 details this exact thing you are struggling with. Wanting to do good but not being able to. Paul finishes it by saying in Romans 7:24-25 that the answer is found in Jesus. He goes on in Romans 8 to detail the victory. Romans 8:2-3 says that we are powerless because our flesh is weak, but the Spirit is what gives the victory (Galatians 5:16-25). In Romans 8:5-8 Paul says the battle is largely in our minds. Those who think on the flesh, who dwell on earthly things are dominated by the flesh. Those who are led by the Spirit dwell on things of the Spirit. (Colossians 3:1-2)
This is why Paul goes on in Romans 12:1-2 to tell us not to conform to the world but be transformed by RENEWING our minds. We renew our minds by dwelling on heavenly things (Philippians 4:8) not esrthly. this applies to all things. Music, TV, etc. I will pray for you!
Abba, grant this child of yours the desire, the overwhelming thirst for your righteousness. May they be ever in prayer and the scriptures so they may know you and be near you! Amen.
Romans 7 details this exact thing you are struggling with. Wanting to do good but not being able to. Paul finishes it by saying in Romans 7:24-25 that the answer is found in Jesus. He goes on in Romans 8 to detail the victory. Romans 8:2-3 says that we are powerless because our flesh is weak, but the Spirit is what gives the victory (Galatians 5:16-25). In Romans 8:5-8 Paul says the battle is largely in our minds. Those who think on the flesh, who dwell on earthly things are dominated by the flesh. Those who are led by the Spirit dwell on things of the Spirit. (Colossians 3:1-2)
This is why Paul goes on in Romans 12:1-2 to tell us not to conform to the world but be transformed by RENEWING our minds. We renew our minds by dwelling on heavenly things (Philippians 4:8) not esrthly. this applies to all things. Music, TV, etc. I will pray for you!
Abba, grant this child of yours the desire, the overwhelming thirst for your righteousness. May they be ever in prayer and the scriptures so they may know you and be near you! Amen.
