Some times running is the thing to do!Today's Scripture:
Run from anything that stimulates youthful lust. Follow anything that makes you want to do right. Pursue faith and love and peace, and enjoy the companionship of those who call on the lord with pure hearts.
2 Timothy 2:22
You will eventually face a situation where your best option is to walk away. For example, if you are on a date and the physical contact increases toward a point where you know you are about to compromise the boundaries you feel God has shown you, stop. According to Paul, your best option is to stop and move the date to place where there is no privacy.
Choose to do things that will help you uphold your commitment to God instead of challenging it. A date with a group of friends to meet for soft drinks might be a better choice than a date for just two people alone. Paul pointed out that having friends who love God and who are dedicated to his ways is key to keeping one's commitment to God. By hanging out with Christian friends, you are more likely to do things that support your standards.
By putting yourself in situations you know God approves of, with friends who love God, you will find that you enjoy life without stressing over stuff that tempts you. In addition, you set yourself up to be used by God in a positive way to influence the lives of others. I know when the idea of a blog came up that is what drew me closer to the idea, knowing that is some small way God may use my little devotion time to influence or encourage someone and here is like my 107th blog entry and counting. Paul wanted Timothy to live right so that he would always be ready to share God's love.
As you live out your commitment to God, people around you will be attracted to the goodness in your life you and your friends enjoy comes from God.
Selah people' and friends, brothers and sisters I share with you today that when temptation comes your way (and you know it will), go a different direction. Choose a direction that will lead to good friends who are dedicated to helping you keep your commitment to God.
"Peace be with you as you run to live out your commitment to God and continue to be attracted to those things that are good in your life."
Your pastor,
Rev Muston (PreacherPatrick)
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