No matter how hard we try, we stumble, we fall, we fail, and we can’t seem to make good on our intentions. “The struggle is real” against our temptations, but we can take steps to resist and overcome them. First, we identify our vulnerabilities and make a plan to avoid them. Second, we cry out to God for help, “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.” Third, we turn our minds elsewhere and replace the bad thoughts with the good. Finally, we seek accountability to help us stay on the right path. If we can spend time confessing our temptations to one another, we’ll spend less time confessing our sins.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.
