Keep Vigilant for Temptations Come

Keep vigilant watch over your heart....that's where life starts. Proverbs 4:10-5:14 packs a powerful punch as it reminds us of the temptations which are waiting to trap us. The phrase "such a woman" is described in "Solo" as "things in your life that seduce you, meaning anything that sucks you in, lures you, misleads you or even corrupts you."

The call was clear..."Invest your time in young marriages." Interestingly enough, it began on a day my husband was away at work for 13 hours. I needed to have my guard up and prayerfully protect my own marriage. Hemming and hawing I tried to resist the commitment to this new endeavor from the Lord. Sinking into my normal routine of two specific devotionals confirmation was clear. The first came from the reference to Proverbs in "Solo-The Message" above and ended with this challenge. "What does keeping watch over your heart look like? Confess regret about time and energy you've squandered?" Then I opened "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young and August 10th said..."Energy and time are precious, limited entities. Therefore you need to use them wisely, focusing on what is truly important."

God is telling me that encouraging one another in the efforts of keeping our marriages as priceless treasures and spurring one another on in the parenting/grandparenting responsibilities we are called to is a worthwhile purpose.

So join me by sharing books, blogs, websites and particularly scriptures which encourage you.

Reality Check:

The validity of how real everyday temptations are came to me on my walk this morning. The past two months I've been blessed to have my son or husband accompany me on my morning walks. This morning I was alone and had turned down a side road close to the driving range of a nearby country club. A golf cart came speeding down and stopped right in front of me. The attractive man began conversing about what a fast walker I was and inquired where I lived. The conversation continued in a very innocent fashion, but certainly left open opportunity to become more personal. Being a friendly soul, I could have led it anywhere I wanted. Being taken a bit off guard and totally alone in a secluded area, I did come to my senses and share about my husband (whom it ends up this gentleman knows) and his job at a Christian school (that can be a turn off). We must keep a vigilant watch over our hearts!

Personal Challenge

Resist the temptation to plug into TV and your computer tonight, before you invest intimate moments with your spouse. The kind of moments that let them know they are cared for and treasured. Maybe leave a note on the TV or computer which says...."I'd rather look at you!"