Recently I was talking with a couple of high school girls about what struggles they face in their Christian life. One of the biggest struggles they mentioned was temptation. I could relate. It doesn’t matter if we’re at school, the mall, church, or in our own bedroom, temptation to sin is everywhere. As a teenager, I … Read more
A year ago I found myself completely worn out trying to resolve conflicting desires.
I desperately wanted to love the Lord with all my heart, to gladly serve Him without distraction. But truth be told, my heart was divided and my mind distracted.
Other desires took priority in my time and affection, and try as I might, it felt impossible to rearrange things into their proper order. My desires seemed out of control; anxiety threatened my joy and my emotions wouldn’t be ignored.
That’s when I stumbled across an article that set me free to simply enjoy God.