Practice Makes Perfect

The Good News Today Is...as we come to know Jesus better we are less inclined to sin, and if we slip we are more inclined to ask for forgiveness and be forgiven right away. It's not easy being human and fighting temptations, but the closer we are to Jesus, the easier it gets. Jesus is always right there and the more we know him the more we see him. We are so in tune with communications media these days, that sometimes we miss the communication with Christ that will lead us away from all of our temptations. Next time you are tempted stop and listen, maybe there is a bird singing, or the phone will start ringing, or someone will come to the door - and it will interrupt whatever it is you were about to do that you knew you shouldn't do. That's Jesus way of communicating with us, he's not going to text you on your cell phone and say "idk y u would do that." He's not going to e-mail you and explain all of the pitfalls of sinning. Yet Jesus is right by your side and if you look for the communication from him, you will find it. If you miss the message and fall into temptation, fall to your knees and ask forgiveness. Soon you will realize that it is much easier to skip the temptation in the first place than to have to humble yourself to ask for forgiveness over and over. It really does get easier with practice...and with Jesus.