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Romans 7:23-24

she says, don't leave. where else will you go? who's been there when life's gone south? i sense danger in her voice but also feel right at home. i can't tell if it's another trick to keep me down. don't think i'm strong enough to fight it alone. when i'm drowning in the darkness of unbelief, i can't see anywhere else to go. so i bury my head and listen to her lies. she tells me death can save me. she said, it doesn't matter how many times you try you'll always fail and never make it. the walls in my room are closing in i want to reach for Heaven, but don't know if i can. i lie awake and wish for it to end. i ask God if He'll take me home, but His will goes beyond what i know. -and it becomes clear to me- failure can't force my hand but is necessary to see my need. it's not about self-defeat, it's about looking to Someone other than me. i've spent enough time listening to her speak. though i won't rid of her 'til i die, i silence her by putting my trust in Christ. i look into the void and i know i need hope. i know i need to hope beyond what is visible to me. it pains me to be in this war against my own flesh. i know i must endure even when i don't want to i know i will endure because of who i belong to. He's greater than the frailest part of me He's greater than my greatest enemy He strengthens me and hides me in the shadow of His wings. The greatest promise i have is knowing He is mine & i am His forevermore.

Theology Thursday Romans 7:7 In this deeply personal passage of Paul’s letter to the Romans, Paul uses a simple quote from the Ten Commandments to explain the contrast between law and grace. The passage is written in the first person, almost as a confession of Paul’s own sin and sinfulness. He uses the law as a metaphorical mirror that shows us our sinfulness and makes our need for grace glaringly obvious. The partial quote “Ουκ επιθυμησεις” in the Greek and לא תהמד in Hebrew is identical in Exodus 20:17 and Deuteronomy 5:21, usually translated “You shall not covet.” The Greek is a simple translation of the Hebrew, both in the Septuagint and in Romans 7:7. Coveting is an old fashioned verb and an unfamiliar concept in 21st century affluent society. It seems whole advertising strategies are essentially based on getting the viewer to covet the advertised item. The commandment lists a few examples and ends with the very comprehensive “or anything that is your neighbor’s”. Coveting could be defined as the opposite of being content with what we have. These days it is difficult to consider it a sin even though it is prominently featured in the Ten Commandments. Does even one day go by without us coveting our neighbor’s car or house or children or flowers or relationships or achievements or health? We would be wise to reflect on this passage and use this command as a mirror to show us our own sin and desperate need for grace. Once we fully understand Paul’s points, we can declare with him, “Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord!” (Romans 7:25a)

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4. As a child, what coping skills did I use to get attention or protect myself? To get ATTENTION: - I molded and re-molded and re-molded myself again and again to be someone likable.  - I would make and give away trinkets or treats to people I wanted to be friends with.  To PROTECT myself: - lots of imaginary friends or talking to myself in dialogue - watched lots of movies and immersed myself in those cinematic worlds - jewelry making, baking, and Barbies - my mom had my brother and I keep journals from the time I started 2nd or 3rd grade. 

This is 100% true!!!! Being a Christian is amazing, but we still live in this crazy, fleshly body. I'm constantly at war with self and it's really hard most days. But Jesus!!!🙌🏾 Sooooo thankful that because of Him and His Spirit, I get up, dust myself off, and keep following Him. #diedaily #Romans7 #Jesus https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxyqi4EgVYs/?igshid=dndhfckcx1w3

For sure! ❤ #romans #romans7 #bible #bibleverse #sunday https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTUyVYB892/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=67d89nxi98qa

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