Romans 4-7
In this reading we see every Christian’s struggle. When we accept the gift of grace given by our loving Savior, we are filled with gratitude and long to please our Heavenly Father. Even though my intellectual being knows that I cannot be perfect, my heart desires perfection, so I strive to be as righteous as I am able. Unfortunately, failure meets me on a constant basis. I am weak and often succumb to temptation. Of course, repentance quickly follows the transgression, but it still bothers me that I am not able to completely overcome. Thus, I find myself echoing Paul’s words, “What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?” Driven to my knees, I pray to the Lord for mercy. Reminded of His faithfulness, I am lifted up with praises to the One who willingly gave Himself for me, so that I might be found in His righteousness, and not my own. Thank you, Jesus!
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