Keeping the Balance

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: When is it enough?! When have I had enough sin? The more I get to know You – the more sinful I feel. I hate my flesh and what it motivates me to do. I have seen the peace and joy of what it means to obey. That is the land I love, yet I find a terrible and constant battle dragging me down into the land of sin and all the terrible feelings that carries. I am so disappointed in myself at times. I thank You Father that you see me through Christ. I know I am accepted in the beloved. I am so full of joy because of that. God please deliver me from the old man and his appetites. I thirst for You Oh God. I will continue to push for this and because of You love and mercy I will see greater victory. I desire to be like Paul Father – knowing I am the greatest sinner I know yet knowing I have kept the faith and am running the race to finish. Help me Lord!