Ever feel like the world is out to get you? That's the way I feel right now. My mom used to joke that she and the whole world would have meeting late at night and plot against the teenagers. Well, it might be just an exaggerated joke but sometimes it really feel that way! I'm far too old to care if I'm getting credit or attention from others, yet I have been getting angrier and angrier that I'm not. Ya, I know, whine whine whine. That's not my reason for this.
Why, if I am trying to put God's wishes ahead of my own, am I struggling so hard with irritation and anger? The only thing I can think of is that the devil is trying to keep me from returning to God.
I am plagued with the desires of the flesh. I try to force thoughts from my mind when they enter, but it isn't always that simple.
The bible tells us that if we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
I was once filled to the brim with the spirit, but I lost my way. Now here I am trying to get it back and its the hardest thing I've ever done.
Lord,
Please help me, and all others struggling with this. Help us rid ourselves of the anger. Show us the way out of temptation because you will never give us any temptation too strong for us to walk away from. Teach us to stay strong in the faith. Help us understand what others are facing and give us the words or opportunities to help them. Fill us with your holy spirit so we can walk with you. Give us the strength and motivation to never stray. Help us love you the way you want us to, with everything we have.
Thank you for your never ending mercies. We pray that you will save us.
In the name of Jesus.
Amen.
Why, if I am trying to put God's wishes ahead of my own, am I struggling so hard with irritation and anger? The only thing I can think of is that the devil is trying to keep me from returning to God.
I am plagued with the desires of the flesh. I try to force thoughts from my mind when they enter, but it isn't always that simple.
The bible tells us that if we walk in the spirit we will not fulfill the lusts of the flesh.
I was once filled to the brim with the spirit, but I lost my way. Now here I am trying to get it back and its the hardest thing I've ever done.
Lord,
Please help me, and all others struggling with this. Help us rid ourselves of the anger. Show us the way out of temptation because you will never give us any temptation too strong for us to walk away from. Teach us to stay strong in the faith. Help us understand what others are facing and give us the words or opportunities to help them. Fill us with your holy spirit so we can walk with you. Give us the strength and motivation to never stray. Help us love you the way you want us to, with everything we have.
Thank you for your never ending mercies. We pray that you will save us.
In the name of Jesus.
Amen.
