Friday, March 7, 2014

Friday’s Musings: The Trials of Temptation


James 1:12 12 Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

While at Camp Glisson recently I took some time to quietly watch the stream that meanders through the property.  The water doesn’t travel in a straight line.  Instead because it follows the path of least resistance it has many twists and turns. We can relate that to our life.  Following the paths of least resistance, giving in to the temptation to do things the most expedient if not the right way will delay us from achieving the goal that God has in store for us.  Life is about give and take but it is also about recognizing when we are being tempted to make poor choices.  Jesus prayed for God to deliver people from times of temptation and from evil. Let us sincerely pray that prayer for ourselves each day.

Our Father, please lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil. Open our eyes to the best decisions for our lives.  We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

God bless,
Paige

 

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