Romans 8: 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For you have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Whatever may be the issue, whatever the problem, the disease, the finances, the sin, or the disturbance in our lives, we should form the habit of giving God a shot at it first. Too often, we leave the Spirit and the word behind for last, and only after a string of losses and disappointments that we might remember that there’s a God in heaven.
[3] Choice and decision are in large part the arbiters of outcomes and destiny. As was stated before, in most situations, everything has to pass through the gateway of choice, and for this reason, persons can determine to a very large extent, outcomes. Whether in spiritual, or temporal things, a firm decision will be needed in order for us to accomplish anything worthwhile.
In making excuses, in blaming others, in placing the responsibility on the backs of the church, of church members, of situations, the weather, one’s race, the Feds or even satan who is too often made the scape goat for our failures, we essentially relinquish the power of decision and choice God has granted unto each of us.
1st Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!