The Holy Spirit’s work in our lives is the recovery of what we lost in Eden.
"…having made known to us the mystery of His will,
according to His good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,"
Ephesians 1:9
Each of us has a God-given purpose, call, and destiny that includes His restoration. The mystery of the gospel (v.9) is Christ in us, living His life through us (Col. 1:27). The only part we can play is to say “yes,” to Him and be responsive to the Spirit’s promptings.
We can’t fix ourselves, only He can, but it all starts with a Holy Spirit paradigm shift in our hearts and minds.
I think I am less-than and don’t belong; He declares I am entirely accepted and loved unconditionally. My thoughts tell me I will never get it right; He states it isn’t up to me; the Holy Spirit will do it all. The enemy tells me I am guilty; Jesus says I am already forgiven, clean, and free (v.7). It is time for me to believe these truths with all my heart, mind, and strength.
Adapted from the YouVersion Bible Plan “Accepted” by Sue Boldt