"So I gave up and I finally let go - stopped trying to save myself and be my own hero - and when I opened my eyes, that's when I realized You were there the whole time. I've got a lifeline waiting for me, ready to save. This is gonna be my escape. Never giving up on me, You are my lifeline."
I had this thought the other day, and I still have not sorted it out. Maybe blogging will help, or maybe it will not. But if I do not come to any sort of conclusion in my mind, maybe this will at least get you thinking on how this might work in your life. If you figure it out, please tell me; I really need it.
The question in my mind is this: how am I supposed to "flee the evil desires of youth" (2 Tim. 2:22, NIV) when I, as a human being, am stuck in a body that will never be able to resist sin? Yes, I have a new nature, but my body is still corrupt. I still struggle with some pretty weighty sin. So how do I actively run from sin while still relying on God for strength? How do I do my part without forgetting to let God do His part?
This is not really making it any clearer for me, but the late hour is not helping. Please let me know your thoughts on this; I could use all the help finding balance that I can get.
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