Roadblocks to a better life
You want a deeper relationship with God, but there are roadblocks holding you back...
Attraction to sin is a roadblock.
Sin is any thought, words or act that offends God. Sometimes, you want God; then, within 24 hours you want sin even more.
Ask the Holy Spirit to show you how sin: - makes you a slave,
- fills you with regrets,
- destroys the best in you,
- indirectly hurts those you love,
- and separates you from God.
Sin is attractive, but
here is how to handle temptations.
Not going to church or saying your prayers is a roadblock.
If your Christian experience is only a memory, reorganize your life. It takes self-discipline to regularly pray, attend church, and avoid situations that lead to sin.
You can win with self-discipline.
It may be hard to confess your sins.
When you are freed from sin, you are closer to God.
Confessing your sins
can give you a new beginning in your relationship with Jesus.
You may be afraid your friends will think that you are too religious.
This is a serious problem when family and friends turn against you because of your belief in Jesus. Don't let them separate you from the Lord.
You may have guilt for things that have happened in your life.
There will be no real peace in your life until you trust in your Father’s forgiveness. Whatever has happened, Jesus still loves you tremendously.
Forgetting Christ’s death on the cross is a roadblock.
Christ died to to redeem us from sin. Stop giving a luke-warm response to your Crucified Lord.
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