How do you beat an unbeatable foe? I play video games, in one of my (wife's) hack/slash games there is a 'boss' that when you are not attacking will regenerate. How do you win? In another game, car racing this time the challenge is to beat 14 cars in a single lap starting from position 15. I am driving a Honda Civic, and the cars on the track range from Mini Cooper through RX-8, Nissan GT-R and Audi A8 (or TT) Did I mention I am driving a Honda Civic! How do you win?
Many times I have turned this over in my head. My enemy is stronger than I, period. He can wait me out, always. I am flesh and blood, I get tired. My appetites will get the better of me, no two ways about it, if not today then tomorrow. I will say no for many many days, but they are not many enough to be all my life...how do I win?
Jesus said to a woman caught in adultery, the same thing He says to us every time we stand before Him to repent (or say sorry because they are different - a procrastinated blog entry) - "...I do not condemn you, go and SIN NO MORE." emphasis mine, John 8. The man said go and don't do it again. How do I win?
I feel foolish asking forgiveness sometimes. Because I know and He knows I will do it again. My pastor and I think Paul says sin while inside Grace is a slap in the face of said Grace. How do I win?
I have found no answers, I have no suggestions. Nothing, just maybes...Maybe victory is not always beating your foe small as the dust and blowing them away. Maybe victory is not cutting off a giants head to a cheering crowd. Maybe victory is fighting and getting licked good and proper, and then coming back for more. Maybe the victory is in the fight and not so much in finishing it on top. Maybe...I win every time? Maybe that just helps me sleep better.
How do I win?
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