I read this: PAY FOR THE SALSA & CHIPS, THERE IS JUST TOO MUCH AT STAKE (The bigger picture of dishonest gain) – UPDATE: now a deadlink at http://passionfortheword.com/2014/09/21/pay-for-the-salsa-chips-there-is-just-too-much-at-stakethe-bigger-picture-of-dishonest-gain/.
I agree whole heartedly. It got me thinking of how integrity and those little victories (and failures) in honesty relate closely to little victories over “little temptations” and secret sins.
To be specific, this question is raised in my heart: How can I fight a big battle and enjoy great victories for Jesus when I still haven’t walked in His total total victory over my “little” secret sins?
I believe (or at least think that I do) in every word that Jesus has said, including the parts about a little leading to a lot. I’ve accepted and see little roles/responsibilities/challenges as stepping stones / proving grounds for the bigger things The Lord will bring my way. So why do I (seemingly) have no problem saying “yes” to those, yet can’t say “no” or yield to Jesus when it comes to my secret sins?
Lord God, let me let you be fully God in my heart – over every big and little thing. Let me yield my abilities/ will power/ mind to you. I can’t win over sin on my own, I’ve proven and lived it. I want to live in your complete victory.
I want my life to be seen as the life of someone who truly knows and believes Jesus. I shouldn’t have to say that I do. Let me really believe what I say I do.