From Above!
An Online Ministry for the Men of CLF
When we venture into the world to earn a living, we all face our own unique set of challenges. As you can see, my office has a great view! But some days are more challenging than others. Long days away from home, weekly hotel stays, continuous jetlag and stress are some of the challenges we face in the travel industry. As men, sometimes our life is not aligning with our testimony...what people see on the outside is far from the feelings and emotions we are experiencing on the inside...
Monday, November 05, 2007
Temptation
In the daily grind of air transport, nothing is more insidious in tempting poor judgement than boredom and complacency. The long hours of idleness and fatigue are only dispelled by rest and normal activities. In our spiritual life, the same principles apply. In our daily routines, the days can get long, and the way very tedious, at which point we are in a dangerous place if we forget that we have an enemy who pursues us like a stalking predator. "Satan has desired to have you" Jesus told His leaders of tomorrow in Luke 22:31. And you, the child of God, with unlimited potential, are a target of his tactics. So what's your plan? Here are some thoughts...
Remember, you don't have to give in to pressure from the enemy...Jesus said "I have given you strength over all the power that the enemy possesses". Don't let your mind tell your heart that you can't stand...He said that in His strength that you can stand!
If you fail, don't wallow. Becoming mature is a process that ends at the grave! Maturing is failing forward to a new behavior...finding new strength for tomorrow.
Confess your sin. God always responds to the repentant heart. He will meet you at the lowest point of your life and walk through the valley of darkness and regret to make you a better son or daughter.
Keep on,
Remember, you don't have to give in to pressure from the enemy...Jesus said "I have given you strength over all the power that the enemy possesses". Don't let your mind tell your heart that you can't stand...He said that in His strength that you can stand!
If you fail, don't wallow. Becoming mature is a process that ends at the grave! Maturing is failing forward to a new behavior...finding new strength for tomorrow.
Confess your sin. God always responds to the repentant heart. He will meet you at the lowest point of your life and walk through the valley of darkness and regret to make you a better son or daughter.
So listen to Luke 22:32...Jesus says to the disciples,"I have prayed for you, that your faith might not fail, and when you turn back to Me, strengthen your brothers"
So use the tough times to learn, and in turn, be concerned for others!
Keep on,
