Daily Devotional

Flee Temptation

"Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart." (II Timothy 2:22 in the New American Standard Bible) Young Sally was trying desperately to save all the pennies she could for the doll carriage she wanted to buy. She was turning in aluminum cans, doing extra chores, anything to make a few more cents a week. One night as she was saying her bedtime prayers, her mother overhead Sally say, "O Lord, please help me to save my money for the doll carriage in Mr. Smith's store window. It's so beautiful and I want it so much. It's just right for my doll. And I'd be sure to let my friends play with it too." Pleased to hear her daughter's prayer, Sally's mother was startled to hear the final line of the prayer. "And please God, don't let the ice cream man come down our street this week!" Just as we are each unique in our talents, abilities, backgrouds and experiences, we are also unique in what tempts us. What is tempting to one person may not tempt another in the least. Saying "yes" to Jesus, makes saying "no" to temptation easy!

Prayer: Jesus, I recognize that the enemy of my soul knows my weak points, but I also recognize my strength - You! Draw me close to You today so when tempation comes I can draw on Your strength to turn away from it. Amen.

Devotion by: Susan Tracy

Let Go and Let God by Bonnie Peacock

The snow globe enclosed a peaceful landscape. Serene and still, everything was perfect until I picked it up. The slightest movement created a snowstorm.

My world feels like that at times. I try to maintain a modicum of control. It works well until the unexpected happens. The balance shifts and suddenly all I have organized is slipping and sliding.