“…he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalms 23:3. Some people have an endless struggle in life with things that they know are wrong. That\’s very sad for many Some people have an endless struggle in life with things that they know are wrong. That’s very sad for many reasons. First, this is not necessary because it is not the plan of God nor the provision of the Good Shepherd. Some have an endless struggle with pornography because they keep feeding it instead of completely turning their back on it. When you realize that your eternal welfare depends on the work of Christ in your life you will find the blood of Jesus sufficient to cut off sinful habits. There is total victory in the finished work of Christ. You bring that victory into your life by faith. Faith will come to you as you take in the Word of God. Talking to God about your failures, needs, and shortcomings will strengthen you. Just take one step at a time and He will lead you in the paths of righteousness.
If we fail, we have a Good Shepherd that understands and forgives if we ask Him. We must then forgive ourselves and follow on. He can only lead us on as we follow on. This is a walk, a journey, and we are never alone. Even when others forsake us, He, the Good Shepherd, never will.
When we focus on the Good Shepherd and the path He is leading us on, we tend to forget about ourselves. This is a great relief when we no longer have to be self centered because it is all for His name’s sake.
Let There Be Life 