Saved from myself
We've just been talking about this at theLift- we end up doing the things we hate and not doing the things we want to. We are so used to pleasing ourselves- to giving in to our flesh. I can try to make resolutions for myself, to quit dangerous habits, pick up good ones- but it takes God and His grace to truly deliver me from myself. Living a life free of sin is more than just boycotting certain behaviors for periods of time- it takes selling out to God on my part. When there is a hole- a spot left vacant because I've surrendered an area of my selfish living to God, I have to fill it with God. Furthermore, I can't ever get to the place where I think I can do this on my own. I'll never be able to say that "I've been a Christian long enough that I don't need God on this one." No way! I will always need Him. I am BEING saved, you know? Thank you God, for seeing us how we are, loving us anyway, and giving us opportunities to change! I am grateful.
