Last night, our toilet overflowed with poop water! It started spilling into the hallway—so nasty!
Earlier that evening, I had my own kind of overflow, but mine was emotional. Old temptations crept up on me, making me feel uncomfortable and contaminated.
Instead of letting it fester in the darkness, I exposed it to the light by asking a fellow believer to pray for me. Those moments are tough and can easily consume me, but I’ve proactively prepared for them. 1 Corinthians 10:13 reminds us:
“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear (even though it sometimes feels that way). But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure.”
God has given us the weapons to conquer temptation, but we have to actively choose them. Remember, “He who is in me is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4).
Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean we have to entertain it. Having strong feelings doesn’t mean we have to give in to them.
So, next time you face a struggle, choose the light. Seek support, and know you’re never alone in the battle.