One of my favorite scriptures as a new believer was Romans 7:15-25. I loved that Paul, the author of Romans, knew exactly what we as Christians had to be experiencing. Romans 7:15 says: “For what I am doing I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do."
Man oh man can I ever relate to that! So many times I would find myself doing exactly what I said I wasn’t going to do again, and make promises about what I was going to do and never did it. What a vicious cycle. I eventually learned that my flesh was at war with my spirit, and as my spirit desired a closer walk with the Lord my flesh wanted me to stay grounded in sin. I wanted so eagerly to turn from my wicked ways and declare a new life in Christ and mean it, but any declaration I dared to make would mean I would honestly, seriously, and completely let go of my connections to the pleasures my flesh had grown to love and desire. How? How then could I do this? How could I honestly make a commitment to God, and please my flesh at the same time? I couldn’t, no matter what my connections were in the world if I desired a true and real relationship with God I had to choose.
In reality, I could get dressed up and appear changed on the outside and go to church and pretend that all is well. Then when I get home back to my comfort zone resume normal fleshly desired activities. Only God and I would know my sins. The problem with this type of common thinking is that many of us do this and think no harm no foul meaning if I’m only harming myself then I should be allowed to do what I choose to do. This is only beneficial for you if you aspire nothing more than an average or ordinary grounded relationship in Christ. Because if you are expecting extraordinary results from an extraordinary God then we surely must do more than just think and act commonly. When we allow our flesh to rule our minds and actions it usually ends in poor choices and regrettable decisions.
Thus begins the vicious cycle again, pleasing our flesh and ignoring our relationship with God, or even worse pretending that all is well when really all is H***! If deep inside your heart you know you were created for something special, but you just can’t figure out what it is maybe God is withholding that portion of your intended Blessings until he has all of you.
"...he is a jealous God. He wants and desires our whole heart so he can unfold the entire plan he has for our Blessings."
"....I’m not giving into your desires that separate me from God. This day I will focus on thoughts that are lovely, pure and perfect.."
God reminds us in his commandments that he is a jealous God. He wants and desires our whole heart so he can unfold the entire plan he has for our Blessings. When we are stuck in a vicious sin cycle that we can’t break; it makes it difficult to truly tune into what God requires so we can get to the level of understanding necessary to access a deeper walk with him.
Then Him knowing our heart will grant us exactly what we need first, and then desire if our desires are lined up with his will.
No one wants to go through life feeling as if their full potential is never achieved and we never get our basket of Blessings emptied out upon us simply because we can’t shake the sin(s) that so easily entangle us and hold us into captivity. If you want to walk into the full favor of God, and not let a sin cycle block you from your Blessings then begin by telling the enemy NO! No you can’t control my flesh today, No you can’t control my thoughts today, and No I’m not giving into your desires that separate me from God. This day I will focus on thoughts that are lovely, pure and perfect, this day I will dedicate my spare time to building a stronger relationship with God, and this day I will be thankful as God Almighty delivers me from that vicious sin cycle that keeps trying to keep me grounded.
Key Thought: Break that vicious sin cycle by dedicating your whole heart and life to God, and he will Bless you according to the riches of his Kingdom. God is in the Blessing business don’t miss out on what he has for you and stay grounded - Rise above.
Prayer: "Father God in the name of Jesus I love you Lord, and honestly I find myself doing those things I don’t want to do, and never committing and doing those things I should do. Help me Lord to break this vicious sin cycle, and to no longer remain grounded in sin but to develop a stronger relationship in you so I can receive all the Blessings you have in store for me. In Jesus name Amen!"
Read : Grounded With Wings Part II
