God is my enabler! Paul writes quite a bit about this:
“So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to ENABLE you to live a life worthy of His call. May He give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2 Thessalonians 1:11
“And because of His glory and excellence, He has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that ENABLE you to share His divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” 2 Peter 1:4
Enabling has a double meaning. Lately I’ve learned about its negative effect in addiction. The best intentions can perpetuate destructive behavior, if an individual is not held accountable for their own actions.
God will never enable my poor choices. Although, He does allow them. He will however, enable my desires to do good, when I ask for help. He strengthens me beyond anything I can muster up in myself, giving me both the His power and His promises to do the right thing.
What’s the most important thing to do? Love. In my own power, I will fail. But by God’s Spirit, I am always enabled.
ForGlorySake! – Anna
You are the most positive encourager I know and I know we all learn so much from you!
Thanks!
Nancy