Being stuck and God's glory

What does being stuck have to do with God's glory?

Do you have the desire to do 'what is good' but you can't carry it out? (Rom 7:18b) Maybe the lack of control over bad habits are resulting in broken relationships or damaged emotions or self-pity. Every effort leaves a feeling of condemnation. This is being stuck and it sounds like...

'I knew I shouldn't have said THAT to them but I said it anyway and I regret it now because they are mad at me.'

'Just one more slice of cheese won't hurt; one more piece of candy or that cookie.'

'I'm so tired/busy/grouchy/annoyed/lazy that I'll miss that meeting today and go next week - maybe.'

'I really tried to xyz but it's not working for me.' You add your own stuckness statement.

Have you listened in on the conversation Jesus has with His Father and the Holy Spirit about us. It sounds something like this...

"They said it again, Father. We'll draw them close to us through this difficult relationship so we can strengthen them to forgive themselves and the other person."

"Father, should I send the Spirit to teach them self-control of their eating habits? They have work to do and can't get it done if they are sick."

"Spirit, they are letting their emotions rule. Let's join together to pray for them and empower them to walk in the work We have layed out before them."

"Jesus, are you interceeding to protect them from the discouragement of their enemy? We'll join you!"

This conversation between our heavenly Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit is glorious; IT IS THE GLORY OF THE TRINITY. Take some time to listen to their conversation, read about it in Their Book and receive strength to move through your stuckness.