i totally agree; that one paragraph sums up the way we should, imo, interpret how God is working in us and for us.
I’m going to save and savor that morsel for some time. 
Great GMD quote, Chris! Can you give us a reference?
That’s a great question. My own view is that God can change dispositions, but not by simple fiat. I believe he has, in creating the universe, simultaneously limited his omnipotence and therefore made what he can do dependent on the creation itself.
What do you think?
Well, I think GMac in the quote you posted has it exactly right.
So I don’t think he forces us —It’s not by simple fiat that our dispositions are changed–it’s more subtle than that. It’s a courtship, a “wooing” in some ways. But that’s also limiting. I think, as GMac says it’s more forceful at times—education to be sure, but also **“driving”, “pushing” and “leading.” **I’m not sure what the limits on force are that would make this process “un-free”, but I’m sure God uses every means up to that point.