The Spirit Is Willing - Romans 7:18
Have you ever felt the tension of wanting to do the right thing…and still struggling to follow through? You mean well. You try again. You tell yourself, “This time I’ll do better.” And yet, somehow… you fall short. In Romans 7:18, Paul says: “For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.” That honesty is refreshing. Because it reminds us that the struggle is not proof that we are failing… It is proof that we are human. The spirit may be willing, but our strength alone is not always enough. And that’s exactly why we need God. Not just for guidance…but for strength. Not just for direction…but for transformation. You don’t have to carry the pressure of “getting it right” on your own. God meets you in the tension. He works in your weakness. He strengthens your willingness. And He helps you grow, one step at a time. So if today feels like a struggle… You’re not alone. And you’re not stuck. Keep showing up. Keep leaning on Him. Because God is still working in you—even here.