Watch and Pray

Watch what is going on around you. Watch what situations you are about to get into.

You are not stupid. You are smart enough to know how and where the Devil tempts you.

Just as the alcoholic needs to stay out of bars and just as the over eater needs to stay away from the buffet line, you know what you need to avoid. Don't stay up late watching late night TV. Don't be alone with a woman other than your wife. Avoid the places, situations and times that lead to sin. Head for the hills! Take the high road! Get out of Dodge!

Pray to the Lord who knows you and is not surprise by anything you do that He will help you to watch and give you the strength to run away from temptation. Pray that he will protect your back as you turn and flee for we are weak but He is strong.

And if you do fall into sin, pray for forgiveness. But not only pray for forgiveness but think about what you did and how you got yourself in to that mess so that next time you can avoid that situation.

I truly believe that we give into sin way too easily. I truly believe that we could fight longer and flee a little further away if we would just try.

The challenge is that next time you are tempted – resist and flee.