Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.

Thank God! Once you were slaves of sin, but now you wholeheartedly obey this teaching we have given you. 18Now you are free from your slavery to sin, and you have become slaves to righteous living.

Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from this life that is dominated by sin and death? 25Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord God my Father,

Thank you for your design and the freedom to accept or reject it. Direct me in my desire to live by your Love and not by my sinful nature. Direct me in how to break all the bonds that attached me to my sinful nature and bring me into the freedom of your forgivness.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen