Lust temptations remind me of the ocean. The surface is often beautiful and inviting. Little is seen of the dangers lurking beneath.
Sometimes they’re like the undertow. It is hardly noticeable at first. Then before I know it, it has pulled me far from where I want to be. It can seize me with its strength and tenacity and force me to where I can’t breathe. Sometimes they’re like huge waves. They come relentlessly, bowling me over time and time again.
God is my life Preserver. He is always there waiting for me to grab hold. I can’t save myself, but I can reach out. I can reach out and surrender to Him. God is the one who keeps me afloat.
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Nancy,
These were wonderful. I especially like the Life Preserver. How true it is that we can be swept away so fast that we don’t even know what’s happening if we allow ourselves to enter the waters where are posted the signs of “No Swimming”.
Be Still was also very good. I heard a sermon Saturday night based on Luke 10:38. I find myself being the “Martha” and being so busy doing for Jesus that I forget to be “Mary” and just quit and listen to Jesus. I definitely want more “Mary moments” in my life.
Thank you for sharing.
Neil
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