How does God influence our desires and actions?

In the life of a believer, it is God who actively influences our desires and actions. This is articulated in Lamentations 5:21, where the prayer 'Turn Thou us unto Thee, O Lord, and we shall be turned' acknowledges that true change and direction come from God. The sermon illustrates that without God's intervention, we would make worldly choices based on our fleshly desires. However, through His Spirit, He molds our hearts to desire what pleases Him, leading us to act according to His good purpose. As believers, we are called to rely on His strength and guidance continuously, affirming that in all aspects of our lives, the work is ultimately of God, not ourselves.