Walking Away

Temptation. One of my biggest enemies. It comes to a point where giving in to it almost becomes a habit, which in turn becomes an addiction. I've become an addict of sorts. The thing is that I know what the consequences are (not all of them albeit) and I keep on. I get frustrated at myself for giving in and letting down my guard and so on and then I get angry because I'm frustrated and then I get confused and then I become hopeless. Yet somehow I seem to be able to regain my hope from somewhere. Maybe I regain my hope each time I succeed in overcoming temptation. There are few feelings to compare with that of knowing that you have beat the enemy in one of your battles. You were able to walk away. Too bad I so often forget what that feels like when I'm in the midst of a struggle. I tend to get the wrong focus and perspective. There are so many things that could be overcome if we simply had a different perspective about it! That is my goal and prayer; that I could maintain a healthy perspective, even in the midst of trial. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says "No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it."