Lord Change Me
Romans 12:2 says that we are transformed by the renewing of our minds — not by willpower.
Rick Warren • God's Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose)
God. I am now ready that you should remove from me all my defects of character, which block me from accepting your divine love and living with true humility toward others. Renew my strength so that I might help myself and others along this path of recovery.”
ACA WSO Inc. • Twelve Steps of Adult Children: Steps Workbook
On the one hand, God’s demand for perfection need not discourage you in the least in your present attempts to be good, or even in your present failures. Each time you fall He will pick you up again. And He knows perfectly well that your own efforts are never going to bring you anywhere near perfection. On the other hand, you must realise from the o
... See moreC. S. Lewis • The C. S. Lewis Bible: For Reading, Reflection, and Inspiration
spiritual fruit, and that is what God talks about in Galatians 5:22 – 23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” These nine qualities describe the character of a fruitful, productive Christian.