Every day we have choices to make. We will be tempted in some way at least once a day, if not more. Â For some people, the temptation is to over-indulge in unhealthy food, for some it’s a bad habit that becomes an addiction, for others the temptation is sexual in nature. Â Regardless of the temptation you face, you can overcome it.
Tonight I gave in to a temptation; I ate 2 very unhealthy cookies. Some people might not think that’s a big deal, but the truth is that it was not the only temptation I was facing today. Instead of giving in to other temptations or unhealthy thought patterns, I gave in to the easiest temptation in front of me. The key words here, I gave in. Â I made a choice. Â I admit I made poor choices today, the cookies being just one of them. Â But I know that tomorrow, next week, next month, there will be more choices to make. Â I may have made mistakes today, but in order to break free of future temptations I need to be willing to accept that I am weak and will fail sometimes. But I know here’s hope….
1 Corinthians 10:13Â No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
We all struggle with something.  It could be a battle over our eating choices, breaking free from an addictive behavior, or  a relationship we shouldn’t be in.  Sometimes our thoughts can tempt us to go down a road we shouldn’t.  In the end it’s up to us how we react to the temptations we face.  I challenge you to not face the struggle alone.  Find others to hold you accountable.
Are there things in your life you are struggling to overcome? Â Is willpower enough to win that battle? Why or why not?
Is there someone who can help you build better boundaries in your life so you can avoid and ultimately overcome temptation? Â What small step can you take today to break free of the temptations that are weighing you down?
