I know what you mean. It can get in our heads and then we start comparing or even coveting what we don’t have. Praying His blessing over your marriage, friend. Keep on.

We have so many idols. He’s patient with us in all our waywardness, isn’t He? Praying for you, sister. Stand firm.

Oh sister, I just can’t imagine how that must feel. My kids are still young. But I was the prodigal; and I know that God can restore any of His children. Keep believing Him to work in her heart. He will in His perfect time.

To protect myself I pray through temptations and ask God to quickly convict me and show me any wicked way in me and to help me to lay aside every sin and encumbrance that entangles me. He has shown me idols to get rid of, these are convictions between He and I and when someone asks there’s an opportunity to share by the power of His Holy Spirit “standing firm in love and grace and all humility.”

Thank you sister

Amen. He warns out of love for us. He knows how deceptive our hearts can be. Thanks for the comment, Rita.

Nicole, thanks for being honest. Not much good in hiding what He sees and redeems. Right? But I think you are right, if the world sees us “partaking” of whatever they serve up, we can become less effective as an example of Christ. But, God so graciously redeems. Don’t allow the enemy to speak condemnation. Thanks for commenting!

I love that Philippians text. And doesn’t the enemy love to get to us through “entertainment.” I want my thoughts set on true things. Thanks, Tracy!