i really see how this verse is so...real:
therefore i tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.-1 Corinthians 12:3
i remember matt carter giving a sermon on this verse and i could never understand it until now.he said something along the lines of...we cannot call Jesus Lord and bow down to Him without the Holy Spirit. i always thought that i still had to do my best to worship Him but now i know i cant. i cant get up if i dont get 8 hours of sleep. i cant find the desire to do my QT. i cant be humble. i cant share the good news of Christ. i cant...unless it is by the Holy Spirit.
any growth i have experienced is completely of God. I can do NOTHING without Him no matter how much i want to. i guess its just a matter of coming before God, admiting my inadequacy, crying out to Him, and having faith that He will change me.
Dear God,
change me.
emily
