Comments on: battling against the “wants” of the flesh

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:52:00 +0000

This today is exactly what I needed. Thank you.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:47:00 +0000

In reply to Caroline Brown Kolbet. Ha. Thin mints or coconut delights. :) love to you, friend.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:45:00 +0000

In reply to Kara Osborne. Girl you are not alone. And I think that's precious. Your kids see how you depend on Him. And what more is there in this life. We're all so needy.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 02:43:00 +0000

In reply to JaQuinn. And you know how much I love your texts. :) And I know that He absolutely loves how you press into Him, my friend.

By: Caroline Brown Kolbet

Caroline Brown Kolbet — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:02:00 +0000

I close my eyes, eat the whole box of girl scout cookies, wash it down with a Diet Coke. Your post couldn’t have come at a better time, my friend!

By: Kara Osborne

Kara Osborne — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:18:00 +0000

I feel like it’s a constant battle at times. For me, sometimes the hardest “battles against flesh desires” are when I have to CHOOSE to not react selfishly or with anger in certain situations (especially pertaining to my children). As hard as it is to admit, I often lose patience and my temper and unless I quickly run to Jesus for help, I can completely blow it. In these situations I have learned to do several things: Stop and pray. Right then and there, out loud so that my ears and my children’s will be reminded of my need for Grace and His help. I also have learned to recite the fruits of the Spirit out loud when needed. The amazing part is that now my children do the same. When my four year old daughter is upset I can hear her saying to herself “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control”. I guess that tells you how often I have had to recite these, lol! However, if my children seeing my weaknesses and need for God’s grace can push them closer to Him, then I’m all for it.

By: JaQuinn

JaQuinn — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:11:00 +0000

I battle against flesh desires by texting you! 🙂 And sometimes I eat candy for breakfast. But also, I go hard with the Lord. I wrestle it out. I refuse to get up from my special place where I talk with Him until I know that I won’t give in when I get up. Because if I go into the world less that prepared and certain, I will give in.

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:49:00 +0000

In reply to Jolene. Hi girl! Thank you. And I blog with Wordpress.org. I have used blogger and Wordpress.com but I definitely like this the best. Check out BloggingWithAmy.com for some great blogging tips. And keep me posted!

By: Jolene

Jolene — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:20:00 +0000

Thank you Lara~ praying you have a spirit led day today- and friend many are joining you in this journey through prayer. I am so getting your book! Also, who do you blog through? google? blogger? I will be adding this layer into my life this year sometime…