Ps 25 14 The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them.15 My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only he will release my feet from the snare." Many people mistakenly ascribe the false ideal of self-denial to the philosophy of self-improvement. She was a consummate socialite, always interacting seamlessly with her peers, always seeming to know just what to say and do to make everyone feel at ease. Even though she knew that God never seems to listen to us when we beg Him, she also knew that He was always in control. This made her feel ashamed and exposed, as if she were completely alone in her battle. At some point in our past, we were shackled by our sinful habits. We were powerless to change our fate or destiny. Our old will expressed our lack of faith in any type of religious authority. We didn't look for God or entertain thoughts about God because we were naturally inclined not to do so. Our choices betraying God were made in an effort to distance ourselves from Him. We didn't want to sign any political agreements that would be problematic because of our mistaken belief in God. We struggled to answer difficult questions about our godless will, which we couldn't solve on our own. This is why we are told in the Psalms to live our old lives as if they are worse than anything we could have imagined—because they really were. When we speak of intentionally altering our fundamental individualism, we must be clear about what we mean. We can't just hide behind the idea that we can't change. We must embrace the possibility that we can make a difference. The gospel is more than just a message of individual salvation. It is a message of hope, healing, and redemption that reaches out to all people. The wind sings a message of social justice, as it carries the voices of those who are voiceless. The glorious gospel provides a clear understanding of the pagan world that goes against our normal way of thinking and behaving. To change, forget yourself and allow your intuition to guide you. This means tuning out of your own thoughts and feelings and focusing on something else. This can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. You may find that you are able to do things that you never thought possible. This reformed criminal takes decisive action in order to change for the better, putting all of his focus on changing his behavior. He never lets anything get in the way of his goals, and he never gives up on his quest. If a person does not trust God and believes that he is unjust and deserving of eternal death, then that person can live peacefully in the objective reality of which God is no longer ashamed before God. There is no easy answer when it comes to overlooking or forgetting a person's sin. It can be difficult for a holy God. For example, when a person commits a crime, they may feel ashamed, embarrassed or regretful. This can make it difficult for a holy God to overlook and forget their sinfulness. As we discussed the issue, we quickly realized that we were asking an important question. If we take care to be reliable and conscientious in resolving complaints ethically, we are like a soldier who is stationed at dusk, waiting to see if the peace is preserved. If we do not act quickly, the enemy might realize that we are readying ourselves to attack. If he makes a sudden move, he will alert his determined opponents. These powerful adversaries always lurk inside us, giving us the power to do terrible things. If we are not faithful to the sacred mystery of God, we allow the old enemies who remain in opposition to Him and who constantly pile up the tension that the gospel has crushed to come back to life. Our renewed calls are consistent with each other. The solder walks down a path that has been traveled many times by others before him, facing opponents on either side. If he turns right or left, he will arrive late at his destination. The only way to arrive on time is to walk calmly and confidently down the path, following the guidance of Psalms. The pleas for mercy result in a renewed sense of calm, which draws upon our past successes in God's kingdom. This is deeply entwined with the calls for our remarkable achievements. When you enjoy the Lord, He will give you what you desire.  37 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and him will give you the desires of your heart.103 5 who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.145 19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them" He will give you what you need so that you can feel as young and fresh as the eagle. We must remember and obey our old beliefs for their sake, as they led to much worse than we could have ever imagined. But, our new beliefs are so much greater than these old ones could have been that we must be careful not to assume them too quickly. We can understand the objective reality of these vortexes by comprehending them on the operational level of eternal curses and abundant blessings. Unless we see it for ourselves, we cannot truly appreciate the beauty of this. As we leave the hospital after giving birth, we are filled with gratitude for what has just happened. We are surrounded by the reality of our new life, and the feeling is overwhelming.