I am in the midst of my Lenten dedication and committed to fasting each weekend. This past weekend has been a bit stressful and guess what happened. Monday morning I ate too soon. I gave in. It is not a surprise to me. I know the pattern. I have done this enough to know the way through. Satan would have me give up and consider it a lesson learned and do better next year. God, though, would have me double down confess the mistake and move on toward purity now. If I wait, I compound the sin. By confessing, as I have to you just now, I multiply the chance for growth and God’s kingdom is strengthened, and so am I.
Life happens. It has many ebbs and flows, lots of things stress us and stress is a fertile ground for satan. If you fail to reach a goal, like in 27/90, just get right back at it. When we just toss the spiritual goals aside, it takes so much longer to learn what God is trying to teach us. Stay faithful and that means when you fall, get up and keep walking.
~ Peace and Grace ~
Pastor Ernie