Regardless
of our struggles as Believers in Christ, no action on our part can separate us
from the love of God (Romans 8:31-39). We are no longer condemned, because
Christ set us free (Romans 8:1).
When
certain sins continue to entice us, we can ask God to reveal the need in us,
which they supply. He gives us wisdom on how to meet those needs in a Godly
fashion, and we no longer desire sin.
All
sin is rooted in unbelief, because whatever is not of faith is sin (Romans
14:22-23). Satan will even attempt to condemn us with shame for our lack of
faith; yet, we can cry out to God, "I believe, help my unbelief" (Mark
9:23-25).
We
reject the devil's condemnation, and respond with repentance and surrender to
the conviction of God's Holy Spirit. As we strive to enter God's rest, we abide
in His peace and joy (Hebrews 10:4; Romans 14:17).
Choosing
to refrain from running off on our own tangents, we reduce our need to cry out
to God to find us and restore us back to a life in the center of His will (Luke
15:4).
Centering
our life with our source in Christ in us, we do only those works, which God
preordained for us to do (Ephesians 2:10, 3:17). We walk in the Spirit instead of
in the flesh (Galatians 5:15-25).
We
find our fulfillment in this life by walking the straight and narrow road (Matthew
7:14). We rejoice in the Lord always in every situation, because of His love
and presence residing within us (Philippians 4:4).
Prayer:
Father
God, thank You for providing for us the pearl of great price to pay the ransom
for our sins and to set us free from Satan's lies (Matthew 13:45-46). We
rejoice in knowing that we are wholly Yours and that You have a purpose for our
individual life (Ephesians 2:10).
Remind
us that we no longer live, but Christ lives in and through us, directing our
day and giving us the desire and the power to accomplish Your will for each
moment (Philippians 2:12-13; 2 Corinthians 4:11). We give You all of the praise
and glory forever and ever.
Thought
for the Day:
Satan
tells us that we will never measure up and be enough, but Christ died for us
and reminds us that in Him we are complete. -
Job 19:26; Colossians 2:10
