Devotionals for July 3, 2024
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READ
Romans 7:18-25
18 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. 19 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. 20 But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.
21 I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. 22 I love God’s law with all my heart. 23 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. 24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? 25 Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind, I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.
18 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. 19 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. 20 But if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.
21 I have discovered this principle of life—that when I want to do what is right, I inevitably do what is wrong. 22 I love God’s law with all my heart. 23 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. 24 Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? 25 Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord. So you see how it is: In my mind, I really want to obey God’s law, but because of my sinful nature I am a slave to sin.
REFLECT
Have you ever felt this way? I know I have. The scripture above can be quite depressing, except it does contain the answer! That is the good news - we have the answer. Even though it seems hopeless or impossible to do the right thing - Jesus comes along and makes it possible. Hallelujah!
APPLY
Q: Who will free you from this life that is dominated by sin and death?
Q: Can you relate to the scriptures above? Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to fight for you against your sinful nature?
Q: How can you give hope to those who don’t know the answer is Jesus?
Q: Can you relate to the scriptures above? Are you allowing the Holy Spirit to fight for you against your sinful nature?
Q: How can you give hope to those who don’t know the answer is Jesus?
SING
PRAY
"Give us today our daily bread."
Thank You Jesus for being the answer! You deserve to be praised for all that You have done for me. Help me fight my battles and my sinful nature. Grow more fruit of the Spirit in my life. I want you to be the King of my Heart today and always.
Thank You Jesus for being the answer! You deserve to be praised for all that You have done for me. Help me fight my battles and my sinful nature. Grow more fruit of the Spirit in my life. I want you to be the King of my Heart today and always.