Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17

 

If you are like most Christians, you tend to find yourself caught up in the same sins, over and over and over again. Maybe it’s a bad habit, an out of control tongue that speaks ugly things,  going back to that same old relationship that you know is wrong or simply behaviors that are unbecoming of a Christian. So, how can you overcome a certain sin behavior that seems to come around each day? 

 

First off, know that Satan targets your weakness. He knows what sins you are vulnerable to commit and will do everything he can to get you to repeat it over and over so you feel unworthy of God’s love. So with that said, lets first develop a battle plan.  Focus on one sin and strategize on how you will work to overcome it. Do you need to stop hanging around certain people, places or things? Write it down…I will avoid going……., I will stop communicating with……, I will ………! A change in your behavior will help minimize the landmines that are set to blow you off course.

 

Call in reinforcements, Call on God. “Likewise the Spirit helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Romans 8:26 When you keep an open line of communication with God and let Him know you want to remove a sin from your life, His Spirit can and will help you overcome. His Spirit, who lives inside of you, is like a radar. You might not see Satan’s attacks coming, but He does…and He prays on your behalf. He may summon the help of angels to fight your demons. Trust me friend…it’s a spiritual warfare, you are not equipped to fight on your own. So keep that open line of communication with Him and always be ready to take action when His Spirit speaks to you!

 

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able. But with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13  Just know that God ALWAYS provides a way to escape Satan’s attacks. Its up to YOU to listen to that warning call and take action to avoid it.  If you were riding down the road and someone stopped you and said there is an active shooter ahead and he is killing everyone, you would not go down that road. So LISTEN to the voice of God and heed His advice. Sometimes the temptation is so strong, all you can do is say…Jesus take my hand and help me get away from this temptation. He will do it.

 

Whew, a long blog and I apologize….sins are the sticks of dynamite that weaken your faith and rob you of your joy in the Lord. Develop your battle plan to tackle one sin this week and follow it closely and stay in contact with God. Together you can overcome certain sins that come around too often. God bless!