Seems Too Easy

Romans 9:16 It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.

I often need to be reminded that all of my abilities and will power are for naught when it comes to salvation and being a child of God. I will try to stop my negative thoughts or keep my mouth shut at certain moments, but realize that the fact that I even had the thought in the first place or wanted to say something out loud is the sin condition that cripples me spiritually.  I cannot stop my thoughts or force them to be positive.  I cannot always control my mouth.  Things just come flying out of there sometimes.  These are the times when I am painfully aware of my own shortcomings and my desperate need for a Savior.  But there is so much more to the Savior than just having my sins forgiven.  His resurrection means I can be transformed here, on Earth, and have a little piece of heaven while I walk on the planet.  His Spirit was sent to change my heart, which changes my thoughts, which controls my mouth, among many other things. (Thoughts and words are just in my fore thought.)  And none of what I want or try can make those deep heart changes.  In God's mercy, He forgives me of my wrongs and changes my heart condition; He makes me His child.  All I have to do is let Him.