Why Did I Do That?
Posted by Andrea
And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. (Romans 7:18-19)
Ever since Adam and Eve nibbled on forbidden fruit, we have been battling sin. Even after we admit our sins and accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, our personal war against sin yet rages on. Paul notes that though we want to do the right thing, our sinful, human nature can make it difficult for us to do so.
None of us are exempt from losing control and misbehaving. Just last night, I snapped, made a poor choice, and was later left asking myself, “Why, oh why, did I do that?”
I was having difficulties uploading some information to my blog so I sought help from JT. In the process of fixing one problem another problem was created when I was accidentally locked out of my blog’s administrative panel for a while.
According to JT, what followed was “quite the shootout” as my anger met his stubbornness head on! Was it my intention to blow up at JT? Was it his intention to take a stubborn stance? Certainly not, but we both succumbed to sin and ended up doing things we ought not and did not want to do.
Last night, JT and I were both reminded that the battle against sin is ongoing. Sin is an annoying parasite that latches onto us, irritates us, bites us, and infects us. Thankfully, our Savior Jesus Christ is the soothing salve for our sinful short comings! We can’t rely on our own strength as we wage this war against sin. We know what we want to do, but God knows what we ought to do. It is only in His power that we are able to act in a manner that glorifies our Heavenly Father. Thank God we can lean on Him and not wage this war against sin alone!
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Tags: Romans 7:18-19
God bless you, dear Andrea.
Hi there! I haven’t “seen” you in a while and was wondering how you were doing! I pray that you and yours are doing well. Thanks for visiting!
Thank you Andrea for sharing your spiritual struggles, even within your marriage. We can all continue to help one another and hold each other up in prayer. What a blessing you are to others!
Thank you for the words of encouragement and prayer! I’m glad to know my posts bless others.
Oh I feel your pain and know JUST what your talking about!
Seems like most of us have been in this type of situation more than once! Praise God for his forgiveness!
you’re singing my tune. It used to be something I really struggled with – then over time it got better. Lately I feel like I’m back at square 1 – with new and added stresses I forget to rely on God the way I should.
Courtney, I also find I run in cycles too! One minute I’m doing well in this area and then I’m struggling again! Thank God He gives us opportunities to try again.
Thank you for your visit.
I can relate to what you posted. Every once in a while I find myself doing the same thing. Thank God for his mercy and forgiveness and our dh’s forgiveness
I want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a blessed one.