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Prepare Now!

So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall!
1 Corinthians 10:12

Greater success always leads to greater temptation! And your response to that temptation will depend entirely upon the condition of your soul at the time. Nobody plans to fail, but ignoring your spiritual condition guarantees failure. ‘So what can I do’’ you ask? Begin preparing - now! You can wait until the night before your final degree exam to prepare, but there’s no cramming for a test of character. It comes up like an impromptu quiz, and you’re either ready or you’re not. Refuse to make the journey alone! Letting others in on what you want to be, reinforces your perimeter of protection. Becoming accountable is a powerful incentive to check any behavior that might take you out of bounds. And on those inevitable occasions when you do drift across the line, the fact that someone else knows and will correct you on it is a compelling motivator to take responsibility for your actions and correct them quickly. Constantly ask yourself: ‘What small thing in my life right now has the potential to become destructive? And who knows about it other than me’? It’s better to expose your struggles to a handful of people who really care about you, than run the risk of being publicly exposed before those who couldn’t care less. You owe it to yourself to identify and conquer those baby dragons that have the potential to grow up and wound not only you, but also those who put their trust in you.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to take an honest look at my life to recognize the areas that I am weak or vulnerable, and by your power and those close to me, help protect me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen