Good morning! Before I start typing about binging, I want to tell you how great our God is! We are driving north through the Cumberland Mountains and we witnessed a magnificent sunrise! The sky was bright pink, and purple, and blue! Thank you Lord for painting the sky for us this morning!
OK, let stalk about binging! Its not always sexual binging that gets us into trouble. In the Traveling Man Ministry (TMM) reference of binging, it when we sign up for the all day porn in the hotel….its when we go to the bar for a few more drinks after dinner….its when we stare a little too long at a set of legs…or boobs…or whatever.
The binge starts with a minor stumble. A small give in to temptation. If we can control it here, we can get through it….BUT Satan talks to us…he says we failed, we are weak, and we are worthless. He says that since we have already disappointed ourselves and God, it is ok to wallow in our sin for awhile….just to get it out of our system. Satan says if we binge, we can purge our desires and temptations and start new tomorrow. Sounds logical to a man! Fresh start? 2nd chance? Sign me up…tomorrow!
BUT…. A stumble does not mean a fall. Temptation does not mean failure. God is with us, he gives us a way out. I am tired of failing. Are you? I want to be free. Do you? It is about today, not tomorrow. It is about how we respond to that first temptation.
Let's stop living in the sin. Let's stop binging. Let's let God in to help.
TMM is a great resource for the traveling man. I know the struggles are real. I know how hard it is to deny pleasure. I know how powerful our enemy is.
I know we can't do it alone.
How about allowing someone to come along side you in prayer? Need more than that?
How about allowing someone to actually call you and talk to you? Still need more?
How about someone that is available for you to call them? Yes, that's right. When temptation strikes, you can have a resource. Someone safe and confidential.
Email me at Kevin@travelingmanministry.com for info or help!
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