Back on Track
Be encouraged! Failure is not fatal.
“…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us…” (Hebrews 12:1)
At the beginning of each New Year, multitudes of people make a resolution to change a particular area in their life that needs improvement. The most common ones are to lose weight, reduce debt, and stop smoking. Most have every good intention to correct the problem, but many give up by February, if not sooner.
As followers of Christ, often we too set out to renounce particular habits and behaviors, along with solemn promises to embark a more dedicated walk with the Lord. We might pledge to read our Bibles and pray on a daily basis, to faithfully attend church and tithe regularly, or to serve in a particular church ministry or outreach. However, just like the majority of people who break their New Year’s resolutions, we too may have fallen off track, abandoning our commitment and forfeiting the victory we earnestly desired.
If this sounds all too familiar, today is the day to get back on track! Do not allow the enemy, your flesh, nor guilt and shame to keep you disqualified from that which you wholeheartedly desire. Get back in the race so you can achieve the goals you set out to attain on behalf of God, yourself and others.
In Proverbs 24:16 we read, “for though a righteous man (woman) falls seven times, he (she) rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity.” Refuse to allow the enemy to bring you down into calamity, eliminating you from receiving that which God desires to see you win.
With determination and self-control, realistic goals, continuous reliance on the Holy Spirit, an accountability group (if needed), and fixing your eyes on Jesus, you’re on the way to victory. In Hebrews 12:1 we read, “let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” Ask God to reveal the ‘weight and hindrances’ that are entangling you. Pray that the Holy Spirit will aid you in overcoming fleshly desires and the works of the enemy so you can come out a winner. Remember, it is never too late to get back on track, become victorious in all that He seeks to accomplish in and through you, and pass some of your victory unto others that are struggling.
Heavenly Father, pardon me for my shortcomings. May Your Holy Spirit empower me to live a victorious life that brings honor and glory to Your name. May I run this race with perseverance in hopes of bringing others into the victory lane as well. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen
Question: Is there a certain area of weakness you have been battling?
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Awesome devotional Barbara. Thanks so much for sharing with all of us here who on powertochange.com!
Absolutely love this devotional and it is what I am praying for again.
Dear Trisha,
I understand how you feel. I have lived and been through similar things too. You are correct in saying we are new creations in Christ but it takes time for us to get it down deep within our hearts to fully embrace such transformation. Don’t allow the enemy to feed you lies about your past…Jesus paid a great price on your behalf. Stay focused on the present as you press forward in the brighter , more blessed and wonderful days that God has for you.
Dear Jessica,
Glad that you found this devotional to be helpful. I always sense in my heart as I write each devotional God has certain individuals in mind for such words of hope, encouragement, or correction. May you arise, get back in the race HE has for you, and be determined to cross that finish line and receive the victory Crown He has for you. Jessica, I am praying that this is “The Year OF The LORD” a favorable year for you.
My area of weakness is thinking about the past. i know Jesus intstructs us to not dwell on the past, that we are new creations in Christ yet i find it hard. i am getting better at it though. Things i did, back when, affected others. These individuals hold the grudge and want nothing to do with me. There is nothing i can do but accept everything just the way it is in any given moment. i am NOT my past but others anger due to the hurt stay with them. When you grow up without the proper guidance and make emotionally twisted decisions, the consequences are always waiting… regardless. i tried drinking, and drugging them away and even several suicide attempts yet i’m still standing so…i forgive myself and carry on with the LORD.
Wow, Barbara, you don’t realize it, but God had you write this for me. Thank you for the reminder that it’s never too late to get back in the race.
Blessings,
Jessica Martinez
God’s Chosen Princess
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