I forgot an important part in last weeks post "Who waters on a rainy day" and it keeps 'nagging' at my heart - so here it is.....
I can't count how many times I have heard how "we", believers in Jesus, are labeled as weak - and how often our avoidance of certain places/things/viewings are labeled the same. If we were truly strong, then these wouldn't be a problem or temptation........
Listen as I jump on a soap box at 'Speakers Corner' for a moment here!
Somebody very close to me, has been substance free for over 10 years - and it is impossible for me to find words to tell you just how immensely proud I am of this person. Would you call it weak, that alcohol is no longer a part of "his" life - not even a little sip? Guaranteed there was many times, when the easy way would have been to give in to that craving. But to say no - to avoid even, the places that are filled with the 'aroma'......
I call that courage!
And that, is exactly what I see when "we", believers in Jesus, make decisions on what we choose to let in our lives, or not - what to part take in, or not. Instead of giving in to what ever cravings are in our heart, that would ultimately pull us down, - we withstand them!
I call that strength!
Why? - to guard the LIFE and FREEDOM that has been given us.
That takes courage & strength!
-b
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