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“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

My hair curls up just by hearing the sound of thunder, let alone being exposed to a few drops of rain.  However, I always style my hair with a flat iron. It takes time and devotion on my part, but it smooths out the kinks and leaves my hair looking exactly the way I like. Being straight is definitely not the nature of my hair.

I compare my curly hair to our inherent human nature, which is sinful and somewhat “there,” present and noticeable, if we do not fight it. Failing to abide in God’s Word and seeking His face daily, may result in going back to our sinful, old ways.   If we maintain our relationship with God, embed His commands in our hearts, keep a daily life of prayer and worship then we will be more like Christ each day. “I have hidden your Word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11 (NIV).

If I do not keep my hair tamed, it will do its own thing and make me look like I stuck my hand in an electrical socket. Likewise, if we give way to worldly things and subject our eyes, ears and mind to things that do not edify our spirit, we will succumb to a lifestyle that takes us farther and farther away from God’s plan for our lives, reflecting and acting more like the sin that controls us.
 

“Dear Jesus, You know our most inner being. You know what we think long before we ever say it or do it. You know our nature is sinful but our hearts desire to please You. Please help us to remain in You always.”

For His Glory

Luska Natali
TRBC Women’s Life