As human beings, we are prone to the occassional temptation, whether it be chocolate, alcohol, sex, gambling, etc., regardless of it's origins, we are human....not Superman with kypronite. We must realize that we are fallible to fall. BUT, unlike cartoon superheroes, we have the amazing gift of forgiveness, not only from God, but from our fellow human beings.
But the problem with us humans is that we don't like to admit when we are wrong or when we have made a mistake that makes us look guilty or ashamed. We only admit things when we think we'll get caught, or when someone we love is going to be hurt from our actions, only then will we make a decision to admit our faults.
Here is the beauty part of God.........no matter WHAT we've done, when we turn and repent of our sins and do not repeat them over and over, God is there......always! We have to do our part, though, God doesn't give us a license to sin anytime we want, we have live up to God's expectations of us. As many times as I made the promise, "Dear God, if you get me out of this situation", or "Dear God, I really need some extra money this week", and yes, there were times God did deliver me out of a situation and yes, I did take my promise back, I've learned that God was always there for me and He is still here for me.
Having someone to talk to, depend on, etc, is great! Even better when that someone understands all that I am going through and reassures me that everything will be just fine. '
Yes, we are going to struggle, yes we have weaknesses, but we have a free will to decide how we are going to handle every situation. Sometimes an unanswered prayer is an answered prayer. God knows everything I need before I know I need it, isn't that great? He looks after me even when I don't think He is there.
Depend upon God this week for strength, courage and wisdom to do those things that bring Him honor and glory. I can assure you, He will be there to guide you through whatever it is that you are going to encounter this week!
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