I have a self propelled mower that I use to mow my yard. My kids tell me I need a riding mower but I tell them it’s good exercise. Problem is, the belt that drives it broke. I intended to pick up a new belt this week but forgot. Now I quickly need to mow the front yard because I won’t have any free time for several days. No problem, I’ll just push it. After a couple of rounds I’m dying.
I had to think how hard it is trying to overcome temptation on my own without any help. I don’t mean to trivialize the help that Christ gives us but I know when I tried to white knuckle my way though temptation I ended up exhausted and often times failing. With Christ by my side I can walk along his side and leave the heavy burden to him while exercise my mind toward Godliness.
In Christ
-D.K.