Temptation And Deception (4)
Thursday August 24, 2017
Someone has said, “Deception is the first device of the devil. He wants us to focus only on the temporary pleasure to be gained if we involve ourselves with the bait.” Someone else has wisely observed, “Satan tries to limit your praying because he knows your praying will limit him.”
To effectively overcome temptation, or even better to avoid it in the first place, here are some practical steps we can take:
· Realize that temptation will be an ongoing issue in life not a one-time problem.
· Ask God to reprogram our thinking. He will remove the old and put in the new.
· Make it a daily habit to read the Bible and apply its teachings to life situations.
· Stay close to healthy friends – be real, follow advice.
· Avoid places and actions that trigger tempting thoughts.
· Avoid empty time.
· Identify personal areas of weakness.
· Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, do kind things, make a workable plan and LIVE IT.
The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT)
God will help identify the actual source of any problem we face and help us recognize what needs to change. He will also help us see the problem in perspective and strengthen, comfort and support us until we are at peace with the situation.
Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest … Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Help me reprogram my thinking according to Your truth. I choose to walk humbly with You and with others who speak truth to me in my recovery journey. Amen
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