For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death.
For what the Law could not do, weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit." Romans 8:1-3
Today I am:
- Pondering what "God did." (Rom. 1:1-2)
- Rejoicing in Jesus and His victory over sin, death, and the grave. (Rom. 8:3-4)
- Thankful that I am not bound by the Law and don't have to strive to keep it in my flesh. (Rom. 8:4-5)
- Walking according to the Spirit. (Rom. 8:4)
- Setting my mind upon the things of the Spirit. (Rom. 8:5-8)
- Appreciative of the Holy Spirit of God who dwells in me so that I can walk in the Spirit.(Rom. 8:9)
- Victorious because God is giving life to this mortal body through His Spirit (Rom. 8:11)
- Grateful that I am a child of God, and His heir. (Rom. 8:14-17)
- Willing to suffer with Him. (Rom. 8:17-18)
- Groaning; waiting eagerly for my adoption, the redemption of my body. (Rom. 8:23)
- Hoping for what I do not see; waiting eagerly for it with perseverence. (Rom. 8: 24-25)
- Weak, not knowing how to pray, but confident that the Spirit Himself interceds for me according to the will of God. (Rom. 8: 26-27)
- Knowing that God causes all things to work together for my good because I love Him and am called according to His purpose. (Rom. 8:28)
- Being conformed by God to the image of His Son having been predestined, called, justified, and eagerly awaiting the time when I will be glorified. (Rom. 8:29-30)
- Confident that God is for me, that none can bring a charge against me, and that nothing can separate me from the love of Christ! (Rom. 8:31-36)
- Living as more than a conqueror through Him who loves me. (Rom. 8:37)
8 comments:
I love the book of Romans. Deep, deep thoughts in that book, but when it comes to the hard stuff, it's in there. :)
Amen! It is so good to be encouraged. I will be reading through this one a few times. Thanks Angel. Romans is such a good book to know and live by.
I plan to live the resurrection life all year:)
:>Michelle
Our Pastor preached about being "in Christ" today. Our reminder was that we are currently sitting (in Christ) at the right hand of the Father. How many times we get stuck here on earth and forget this truth. Thanks for the beautiful post.
I love Romans too....I was also reading in Romans this morning.
Thanks for reminding me that I am not under condemnation anymore, when condemnation is the trick my mind is playing on me.
It's a good reminder, and I'm trying.
Thanks for the wise and pithy advice on my recent post.
What a great bloggy gal you are to me!
Leanne in Longview
Romans is so deep, very right for Easter reflection.
We adopted Titus from Fla. and he's growing too quickly.
I love you blog and all your post about books, Holly
Amen! Great post!
Angel - thanks for the comment on my blog. We love the name Evangeline - and BTW, your family are just lovely.Which of your girls is Evangeline in the photo? Now - if you have any other girl's names you'd be willing to share, we'd love to hear them! We have another daughter due in July / Aug and are looking for a name that goes nicely with Evangeline. It was so easy choosing that name - this time around it seems a lot harder!
I'll bookmark your blogspot and stop by now and then. And thanks for the encouragement from Romans. I've been needing to get back into that book, and I think you've provided a wonderful little study for me to get into today. Thanks!
Ok Angel. THAT is why I missed having you in Bible study. You are a gift my friend!
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