In CR we desire the VICTORY of God removing our defects of character. “Let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind” (Romans 12: 2, GNB). We all have them; character defects. That’s not an excuse to let them run your life but more of an acknowledgment that you don’t have to do this alone.
When we ask God to help, all things are possible. Those shortcomings (anger, fear, resentment, impatience to name a few) that seem to rule your life- give them to God.
In CR, Scripture, the principles and the steps guide us and teach us to live as God intended us to do. They provide us hope and assurance that God is in control of our lives.
Principle 5: Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. “Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” (Matthew 5:6)
Step 6: We were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10)
Step 7: We humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9)
Character defects are your feeble attempt at self reliance. They appear to be your friends but inevitably they become your enemy.
God is waiting to change your weaknesses into strengths. Ask Him to help you, to work through you and live through you. You will find freedom!
“Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” (Matthew 5:6)
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