The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

9You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. 

And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

but the people of Israel, who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, have not attained their goal. 32Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone. 

For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

Lord God my Father,

You are all knowing and infinite. Shape me beyond my understanding and into your design. Cause me to submit and do your will with out the world’s influence acting on me. Make me wise beyond my understanding and protect me from the deceiver of this world. Make me just in your will and keep me from question. Reveal your self in my heart and cause me to follow without distraction.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen