Thought of the Day !!

[Jesus says,] "Keep alert and pray -- otherwise temptation will overpower you. For though the spirit is willing, the body is weak."
Matthew 26:41 (NLT)

The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. Is this an understatement or what? How many willing spirits have tried to make a weak body stick to a diet when there was so much temptation out there to eat? How many willing spirits claimed that they were going to spend at least thirty minutes a day reading their bibles only to find out that time became their enemy? How many willing spirits decided that they were going to do their part in some missional opportunity only to have the opportunity arise and the body find an excuse not to go where it was called?

Jesus knew what he was talking about. We are a people of good intentions. But so often that's where things end up...with us intending to do something. How can we overcome this obvious flaw in our character? Jesus tells us how. He says to "Keep alert and pray". Stay alert, listening for where God may be calling you. And then pray for God's strength, courage and encouragement in these endeavors.

Good intentions are ok, but actions speak much louder than words. Jesus was all about action, and He wants us to be as well.

In the love of Christ,
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