The Battle Continues

Scripture Read:  1 Peter  [4:1] Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. [3] For the time already past is sufficient for you to have carried out the desire of the Gentiles, having pursued a course of sensuality, lusts, drunkenness, carousals, drinking parties and abominable idolatries. [4] And in all this, they are surprised that you do not run with them into the same excess of dissipation, and they malign you; [5] but they shall give account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. [6] For the gospel has for this purpose been preached even to those who are dead, that though they are judged in the flesh as men, they may live in the spirit according to the will of God.

Application: I know what I want to do but still find it so hard to follow through on many times. I have just tasted several failures again and I feel so defeated. I think I really need to test my life – by doing my devos first everyday and then see where my strength is. I find that I am still living too much for my desires, when I know I want to live them for Him. You must get tired of me talking about this Lord – yet I do not want to stop, because that is what the enemy wants. Please help me, strengthen me to over come this nonsense and see You glorified in me. I really need Your strength to accomplish this. Enable me to confront my weaknesses and overcome them by Your power. Cleanse my mind and let me know victory. I do love you Lord.