January 25
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So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life giving spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. – Romans 8:1-2(NLT)
POWER THAT FREES YOU FROM SIN
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you committed and gave your life to Jesus
You have been considered very precious
Now, you don’t have to feel condemned
You belong to him and he has redeemed.
In your own strength, you can do nothing
Only God’s Spirit will make you win over sin
Because you belong to him, you live in freedom
He grants this to those who belong to his kingdom.
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We live in a society where there is much emphasis in human power rather than in the power that comes from the only source of life, the Lord Jesus Christ. When new year comes, many people make resolutions to change and better themselves. I used to do this but end up frustrated. I was a fool. I didn’t know the truth that without Jesus, I can do nothing. I loved self-help books that empowered me to do things through their advice. When I became born again, the Spirit corrected that wrong notion that I can do things on my own effort. We don’t give the Lord much credit for what he does. Only his power can free us from sin.
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PRAYER
Lord, always remind me that I am nothing without you.
REFLECTION
Describe a time when you had supernatural power coming from the Spirit of God.
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