What if our language could express “I haven’t” but not “I can’t”? Trying and not succeeding would only mean that, as of now, you haven’t done that. How would your view of yourself change? What new opportunities might arise that otherwise wouldn’t?
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All things are possible with God, scripture tells us. On my own, I can't do anything, at least not anything worthwhile. Even our best deeds are like filthy rags before The Lord. But by the power of the Holy spirit acting within us, we can do God's will.