Temptation Is So Tempting! ...but so dumb.
Today has been especially busy. Following a very busy weekend just makes this Monday even more weighty. I even had to GO SOMEWHERE today! Bleh.
After cramming everything I could into the morning, I finally come to "work" and as I pulled myself from what I wanted to start working on, I gave in to what I really needed to be working on.
I know the rules. I know what is right, but I still feel a heavy pull to do what I want to do, well, from the list of things I need to be doing.
I'd rather be snuggled up in front of a fire with a good book and a great quilt! And If I really had my way I could stay there indefinitely! But, not really...I have my reasons for not being lazy, but that's another story.
Back to this one- I have to share these thoughts on my head before they fall off and get swept up with the dog hair.
So, after I briefly wrestled with my thoughts and wants, I finally decided to be obedient and sit here at my desk. My laptop had to be put on charge so I'm back to my regularly scheduled programming spot. It's too cold today for the porch therefore, I'm looking out my two windows at the overcast day that keeps getting colder as the minutes tick off...ticking me off.
Thinking through some thoughts I wanted to share, I noticed that my devotional flip book is stuck on two weeks ago-Whoops.
I quickly flip to today's date and light my Orange Spice candle, my favorite, and read- "The reason the enemy tempts you is because he knows of the great things God wants to do in your life, and he thinks you are dumb enough to give it all up for a few moments of pleasure. He knows that not only do you stand to lose from it, but other people will be hurt by your sin as well. When you see his trap, tell him you are not going to allow him to destroy your life or anyone else's."
Gulp
Okay, I get it. You're right, I rescheduled my day according to what I deemed important from the moment I woke up and chose not to get up. BUT! I'm not going to give up. I'm trudging onward and am convinced that I will accomplish what I'm supposed to today. It isn't over until midnight after all.
Once I've overcome my conviction and redirected myself, I noticed I'm still not on the correct day...maybe not the correct date, but I'm convinced I have read the correct day...God does that you know.
Therefore, be blessed "other people". All of you who needed to read this whatever day you happen to do so. There is grace abundant, and what a great thing to give yourself.
It's not too late to restart. It can be too late to repent-don't make that mistake. Please don't give in to temptations only to carry regret later. And be "dumb" apparently.
*Scripture from TODAYS read: Matthew 6:13
Pray against temptation before you're tempted. Keep focused and follow Him. If the only thing that's accomplished today is giving Him my time, what else is more important? I'll not allow the enemy any satisfaction of deeming me dumb!
