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“For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.” Romans 8:2 (ESV)

It happened so fast. Didn’t even see it coming. One step in the wrong direction and down I went. The seemingly wet spot on the pavement was actually dangerously icy. Caught off guard in the bitter cold, I went down hard, and it really hurt. I tried getting up but the icy spot was bigger than me so I kept slipping. The intense pain in my knee that didn’t want to bend didn’t help either. Lucky for me, sweet hubby came to my rescue and pulled me back up. Dignity intact, I hobbled to the car – no broken bones just an ache that derailed me for a few days.

Ever stepped in the wrong direction? Didn’t seem so wrong in the moment – rationalizing and excusing. Just a simple indiscretion that happened so fast. Before we knew it what appeared innocent had become dangerous and costly. Caught off guard, we went down fast. Unexpected and unplanned, no one anticipates the pain and consequences of sinful choices. And unfortunately, sin will always take us down quicker than we think.

Solution to stay out of that pit of sin – stay alert! If I had been more aware of my surroundings and the dangerous patch of ice in front of me, I could have avoided my accident. If we are aware of our temptations and our weaknesses, we can seek God’s help to avoid the devastation of sin. With His guidance, we can create an action plan that includes prayer, scripture memorization and accountability. Each component plays a strategic role in creating a defense mechanism that guarantees victory when we rely on His power.

“Father, You have given us everything that we need to resist sin – help us to turn to You in our moments of weakness.”

For His Glory

Janet Martin
TRBC Women’s Life