Romans 6:12 – So then, don’t let sin rule your body, so that you do what it wants.
Have you ever struggled with finding a balance between a guilty pleasure and your love for Christ? Yea…You’re not alone. We’ve all been down that path, but in Romans 6:12 God tells us “Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body…” This is not a battle of words, but it is an authoritative instruction to be obeyed immediately! God is saying, “Stop it and stop it right now!”
Instead of listening to the commands of your flesh, it is time to Let It Go and listen to the One True, Living God inside of you. God will not let you go through something if you don’t have the power to stop it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says “There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” As you do your part, the Holy Spirit will rise inside you, and God’s grace will enable you to make sure this sin, this guilty pleasure, never rules over you nor calls the shots in your life again!
Determine today to willingly obey, step by step, whatever Jesus asks you to do to get your desires under control. Be intentional.
PRAYER:
Father, I repent from allowing my desires to control so much of my life. Forgive me for my disobedience. I’m ready for a change – to let it go. I am depending on Your Holy Spirit to help me walk free of these desires and make Jesus the true Lord of every area of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.