Matthew 26:41(NLT) “Keep watch and pray, so that you will
not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!”
I love the fact that there are many neighborhood sidewalks
in Hapeville. It helps make my daily
walks safer. Occasionally I come to
places where someone’s tree or bush juts out over the sidewalk. I either have to brush it aside or step out
around it. The other day I started to
brush past an overgrown tree only to notice that there were two kinds of
leaves, one set for the tree and the other large poison ivy leaves. I was happy I didn’t walk right into
them. Those leaves are like many other
temptations in my life. If I fall prey
to them I can be harmed. Sometimes I’m
aware of them and can prepare to avoid them and sometimes they sneak up on
me. Saturday I’ll go to an annual Derby
party at my friend’s house. It’s always
great fun, but since I’m trying to watch my diet I know the food temptations
will be great this year as always.
Everyone brings appetizers for the pre-race gathering. After the race a full dinner is served featuring
traditional Kentucky burgoo and Derby pie.
Lord help me! I know if I succumb
to over indulging in this case I can make up for it with extra exercising and
counting calories next week. Some
failures of will however result in consequences that are more difficult to
overcome. What tempts you? What is your plan to strengthen your
resistance? Where can I find a big pink hat to match my floral derby dress?
Our
Father, we ask that you lead us not into temptation but that you protect us
from our human frailties. Make us aware of the things that tempt us and give us
the strength to resist. We ask in Jesus’
name. Amen.
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