Where do you need God’s help the most? Is it a bad relationship? An addictive habit? A burden that continues to weigh on your mind and heart? Think of all the ways you’ve tried to conquer that stronghold in your own power. How did that work out for you?
Did you go with God’s solution, or did you crash and burn by doing your own thing?
The wonderful thing about grace is that we never have to do anything on our own. It’s through His power alone that we conquer our problems, our habits, and our frustrations. Grace can help us in any situation where we find it impossible to work it out in our own strength. It brings us through the trials of life with Him at the controls and empowers us with His capabilities.
Simply put, grace is the power that says that He is in command of all situations no matter what.
Striving in our own strength only results in defeat and bitterness. There’s no way to experience breakthrough when it’s based on human effort. Only by following God’s ways and walking in humility do we see true and lasting success.
Sure, you may find glimpses of victory here or there, but it’s really just an illusion without the one true God acting on your behalf. All of your striving in the flesh is just part of a works mentality that will only result in failure and frustration. But acting in faith and obedience to Him will help guide your steps and empower you with a boldness of spirit you never knew you had.
~Roone Acree
Christ Fellowship