Romans 7:1-25

What God said to me – Quit striving and trying so hard and worrying about if you are pleasing Me in the things you do.  When I saved you, I set you free from the law so quit being legalistic.  I placed My Spirit within you, and He will guide you in all you should say or do.  Just follow His leading and you will please Me without a doubt.  I have set you free and so you are free indeed!  One thing that means is that you are free to quit following rules and just walk with Me as I direct.  You’ll find that you are following the rules and obeying the law but without the frustration and guilt.  Don’t look at the law, look at Me and follow where I lead.

Romans 6:1-23

What God said to me – To walk with Me according to the world’s view is paradoxical and goes against every instinct of the flesh – to live you must die, to be set free you must become a slave.  They desire the abundant life and so go full out after the things of the world and yet gain no satisfaction.  You know better and yet it is still a choice for you each day.  To live for Me, you must die to self and all that means.  As you learn to do that each day you will experience a life that is vibrant and satisfying for you will see Me and you will experience the freedom that comes from being wholly devoted to serving Me and pleasing Me.

Romans 4:1-5:21

What God said to me – Now rejoice in the hope of the glory of God for you have been saved by faith into this grace in which you now stand.  I have given you My grace in order that you might stand firm no matter what circumstance you may encounter.  As you persevere “I AM” transforming you into a vessel that reflects My glory to the world.  For the hope of glory that I give you is not just the assurance of standing in My presence in the future, but it is seeing My glory now as I work in you both to will and work My good pleasure.  As My Father was glorified in Me, it’s My desire to be glorified in you.  Stand firm and you will not be disappointed.