Some Bible scholars refer to the 8th chapter of Romans as the great 8, and so do I. Paul reminds the church in Rome (and us) that when we repent of our sinful nature. believe in and follow Jesus Christ, God not only gives us a new born spirit and a new identity as a son or daughter of God. He also plants His Holy Spirit in our heart to help us serve Him. That is the same Spirit that rose Jesus from the dead, so we have plenty of power to overcome temptations and opposition. God’s Spirit gives us the power to see the world and scripture as God sees them. The Holy Spirit does not “possess” us. We keep our free will. When the Holy Spirit prompts me to do or say something I have two choices, do it or regret it. Once I realized I had enough regrets, I became an obedient son of God. Jesus called that Spirit the Comforter, with the power to give comfort in the most stressful situations. I have been relying more on that comfort lately. Maybe you have too.