Reasons aren’t excuses. God is fully aware of all my circumstances, but He doesn’t believe in situational ethics. He wants me to keep my attitude and responses in alignment with His Word, regardless of who is right or wrong.
I hear Jesus say, “Do you want Me to defend you, or do you want to defend yourself?” He lets me choose. Why do I struggle with this? Why do I rush in and react, instead of waiting on God?
I know The Lord is my defender, and if I keep my heart right and stay out of the way, He will fight for me. In His time, He will right the wrong and truth shall prevail.
“But Lord,” I say, “this is hard, I just can’t seem to do this. I keep tripping over myself.”
Life is hard. It is bigger than I. I can’t bear it on my own. I’m nothing on my own, but His Word says,
My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV
Jesus knows me, with all my failings, and loves me anyway. He expects me to fall. That’s how I’ll learn to walk. When I call, He hears my cry. He picks me up and says, “Lean on me. Try again.”
Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalms 141:3 NKJV
Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23 NKJV
© 2016 Rachael M Colby | Tattoo It On Your Heart
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Author: Rachael M. Colby
Born and raised in Jamaica, award-winning writer Rachael M. Colby resides in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Wife, mom, beach bum, artist, work in progress, avid Tweeter—#HealthyFaithChat leader, Rachael writes to glorify God, encourage believers, and reach the lost. She connects culture’s questions with Christianity’s answers, inspires faith, and motivates through articles, devotions, poetry, and interviews. She has a heart for racial reconciliation and to uplift those who serve in tough places.
Her work has appeared on Southern Ohio Christian Voice, Inkspirations Online, the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Blog, in the compilation books Creative Writing Journal: Faith Inspired Writing Prompts & Hope-Filled Poetry, The Courage to Write: 62 devotions to Encourage your Writing Journey, and Defining Moments: Memorable and Inspiring Stories from Outstanding Leaders, and the Oak Ridger newspaper. She runs on copious amounts of coffee and chocolate and a whole lot of "Help me, Jesus."
Her WIPS include a compilation of her family’s and others’ stories of their work as civil rights activists (adult and children’s books), and a devotional for writers. You can connect with Rachael on her website, TattooItOnYourHeart.com—a place for seekers, followers, and writers, and on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Tattoo It On Your Heart 
I can totally relate to this one. Thanks Rachael this is very inspiring. Praying for you!
Xoxo
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Thank you, praise God. Going to need those prayers!:)
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Thank you for inspiring me to get my act together and get back to bible study and love all the bible quotes here xo
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Amen. You made my day! 🙂
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