Romans 9:16

So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.

Thank God.

Thank God that it does not depend on my will. When it comes to righteousness, my will is weak. When it comes to wisdom, my will is misdirected. When it comes to truth, my will is lost.

Thank God.

Thank God it does not depend on my exertion. I am lazy. I am tired. I am unable to even desire to exert myself.

But there is mercy. And in His mercy He works in me to will and to work for His good pleasure. That is mercy.