That Which Prevails Against Me

Iniquities prevail against me; as for our transgressions, You forgive them. Psalm 65:3 (New American Standard Bible)

When that which resides in me, continues to show itself stronger than my resolve to fight it, and once again surfaces and prevails, I have a faithful God who willingly forgives. When what I have yet to conquer, conquers me, I am assured of God’s forgiveness. When the cycle of sin remains unbroken and the apologies are necessary AGAIN, I rest in the promise and possession of God’s forgiveness.

There are times, when I have failed to fight and stood in defeat once more, that my shoulders slump, the tears fall, and my head bows because I feel I will never overcome certain areas of my life. I may start the day with resolve only to fall apart in the battle. Yesterday was one such experience. Perceptions enveloped and encased me and I found myself telling God, “I will never beat this thing. I will never get it right!” Although forgiveness was forthcoming, today finds me apprehensive and fearful of the next time I am called to the same battlefield and scenario. In moments like this, joy eludes me and fear takes over. Why? Because my track record of failure stairs me in the face and the enemy of my soul works tirelessly to convince me things will never be different.

I have a choice to make. Believe the lies or review the truth that greater is He that is in me than He that is in the world. Not one thing defeated Christ here on earth. He stood Victor over everything. He is the One holding my hand and speaking words of assurance to me that He will do the work necessary for me to overcome. He is the One taking my face in His hands and turning my gaze toward Him rather than on my inabilities, depravity, and weakness. He is the One who knows my fears and is able to put them to rest. He is the One rewriting the endings to my stories that I am limited to see presently.

Hope is born when I see the possibility that things can be different. My past does not have to be my future. Yesterday’s failure does not have to be today’s scenario and it won’t be if my confidence is in Christ instead of myself.

Father, I long to experience freedom and victory in this area of my life that keeps prevailing. I want to know the joy of the victor’s song. I look to You to do in me what I am not able to do. Peter’s cry of, “Help me, Lord” is now my cry as well. Amen.

Warrior is a Child/Do I Trust You-Twila Paris
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