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Hey Sarah! I think it is impossible to change any of these things on our own, and there is some freedom in that. The Holy Spirit is placed in believers' hearts as a guarantee of eternal life but ALSO of the work that He promises to accomplish in us. The only ways we can participate in "self-improvement" goals is to (1) draw near to God (His nearness is our good!) and (2) humble ourselves in repentance and confession. It is when we are humble that He raises us up, and the Lord is near the brokenhearted. Holiness is being set apart for God's purposes. He does this for us because only HE is holy. Since we are not without sin (no one is, not one), there is no way for us to make ourselves holy. Our utter dependance on Him IS faith. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him...there are so many verses to point us to the truth-that apart from Him, we can do nothing. So, take heart!! The ability to see our need for Him and for His help is the beginning of change. HE is the change agent. We can: draw near, acknowledge shortcomings, believe in His forgiveness, pray for better responses next time. We can only rest in His love-His covenant-keeping love that promises to never leave us AND not to leave us as we are, but to re-make us into His image. We don't rely on ourselves for change. We rely on Him. So, with patience wait for Him to move your heart to obedience and every single time it does not obey, confess and repent. There is a mystery in how the Lord sanctifies us, but it starts with humbling ourselves, connecting to Him in relationship, and believing He will keep all of the promises...

@@BrittaLafont thank you so much for this! It was exactly what I needed! ❤️❤️❤️

Wow Tori! It has been a long while since doing this. 😄 I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Aliya! I hope you enjoy this lesson - this is a series based on the book by Elizabeth George. The book is great, very impactful yet not extremely time consuming. Please feel free to visit my website too and subscribe for updates! brittalafont.com I have over 600 posts written, so if you have a topic you are interested in, just embalm through the contact form on my website and I would be happy to suggest some posts you might like. :) Blessings!

Thank you Janet! Isn't the Word of God perfect?

Hi Ashlee! I am praying right now that you will be bathed in TRUTH. I want you to know I am writing an eBook right now (this moment!) about discovering the SEED of DOUBT that takes root in us and produces sin and separation from God. Rejecting these doubts and choosing to rest in God's Word is a daily, sometimes moment to moment, process for me. But be encouraged! Knowing that this is the basis of your heart troubles (whether they are fear, anger, bitterness, insecurity...you name it) is more than half the battle! Arm yourself with The Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. The Lord is faithful and will multiply your efforts a hundred fold. Please keep in touch! I would love to hear more! You can contact me privately at my website under the contact form if you ever want to chat. brittalafont.com Blessings! :)