When we were controlled by our old nature, sinful desires were at work within us, and the law aroused these evil desires that produced a harvest of sinful deeds, resulting in death.

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.

So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for your devine plan. Allow me to come closer to your nature and deliver me from my sinful nature. Allow your spirit in me to defeat my sinful way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen