Every day I struggle against my own flesh, my own mind, and my own will. Sometimes I lose against these things that are trying to force their way to the surface. Every time I lose a battle, I’m always reminded that God isn’t finished with me yet and that I’m forgiven. I’m not forgiven just for the sake of it, though, but because I have a repentant heart. sometimes my pride and ego stand in the way of repentance because, let’s face it, our nature is to hate submission. I don’t like to admit that I’m wrong because it feels like a weakness. Then I remember 2 Corinthians 12:9, But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” So when my pride and ego are at the forefront, God shines by humbling me, and I’m thankful for that. For the most part, I am a quiet and reserved guy, but sometimes I get to feeling myself, and my head gets big. In those moments, something will happen that will shut that right down. I could always chuck it up to coincidence, but I don’t believe in that, and I know for sure that God just told me to chill. The flesh is a monster for me; I believe it is for all people since we live in this world. everything we see tells us to give in to our desires. Yet we don’t most times because there is one thing we can count on to get us through, and That is the GRACE of God.

Throughout my walk with Christ, I remember constantly asking God for more faith because I always felt like if I had more of it, I could be better and do more. Jesus himself told us in Matthew 17:20-21 that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, nothing would be impossible for us. Honestly, I didn’t get it. How could that be true? mustard seeds are super small, and mountains are mountains, after all. I really wanted to understand what Jesus said, so I read verses and listened to sermons on the topic. Then I realized that I had heard Dr. Tony Evans speak on this more than a few times. I didn’t need more faith. God had given me all I needed. What I need is more knowledge of God, and we have been graciously given the tools to do just that. Getting to know God is an experience that never ends, and it never ceases to amaze me. Reading up on The Lord’s character shows me how far off I am when it comes to being who I’m called to be. I don’t always love my fellow man; in fact, at times, I get pretty frustrated with people, and that bothers me for sure. The convictions of the Holy Spirit provide me with a much-needed course correction when I’m feeling like that, but this only happens when I’ve spent time in God’s presence.

In Colossians 6-7 it says “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” I as a believer still struggle against this flesh of mine and I probably always will. This is why I’m thankful for Jesus, because when those moments of weakness come where I want to give in to my desires; I’m reminded that in Christ I am powerful enough to reject that temptation. I’m allowed to tap into a well of wisdom and strength that I simply don’t have on my own. The LORDs knowledge surpasses anything we could ever think of, yet we don’t always reach for it first. More often than not we run to God as a last resort when we’ve exhausted our humanly resources, but I want to be done with that. This year is the year in which I consistently go to the source before I act and use the sword of the spirit to fend off the enemy(Ephesians 6:17) I proclaim it in Jesus’ name.

Hey, hey, hey, Thank you tons for taking time to read this today, I love and appreciate you. I pray that what was written is a blessing in some way. In my life I’ve had many instances of catering to the flesh and not one time has it been fruitful. In recent times I’ve found that when I lock myself away with God and his word; I’m prone to moving in God’s will and not my own. I encourage you today to lock your eyes on Jesus and heed his call for your life. Be well, be blessed and keep chasing God’s Way/ve.