Spiritual Growth Encouragement Series
The Boy and the Rattlesnake - Spiritual Growth Encouragement Series
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What Dominates Your Thinking?
Getting Started...
Getting Started...
One Day At A Time
- Oct 17, 2021
One Day At A Time
When You Feel Stuck
- Oct 16, 2021
When You Feel Stuck
Target Rich Environment
- Oct 15, 2021
Target Rich Environment
Perseverance in All Seasons
- Oct 14, 2021
Perseverance in All Seasons
The Big Picture
- Oct 13, 2021
The Big Picture
True Riches
- Oct 12, 2021
True Riches
Talk Truth!
- Oct 11, 2021
Talk Truth!
Motivate One Another
- Oct 10, 2021
Motivate One Another
No Room for the Darkness
- Oct 9, 2021
No Room for the Darkness
How to Grow Spiritually
- Oct 8, 2021
How to Grow Spiritually
Joyful Mindset
- Oct 7, 2021
Joyful Mindset
How to Grow Spiritually
- Oct 6, 2021
How to Grow Spiritually
What Does It Mean to Live By Faith?
- Oct 5, 2021
What Does It Mean to Live By Faith?
Fill Your Soul
- Oct 4, 2021
Fill Your Soul
Counterintuitive
- Oct 3, 2021
Counterintuitive
Crazy World
- Oct 2, 2021
Crazy World
Target on Your Back
- Oct 1, 2021
Target on Your Back
Who Are Your Friends?
- Sep 30, 2021
Who Are Your Friends?
Where Does Anger Come From?
- Sep 29, 2021
Where Does Anger Come From?
Read, Reflect, Respond
- Sep 28, 2021
Read, Reflect, Respond
Wash Your Mind in Truth
- Sep 27, 2021
Wash Your Mind in Truth
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
- Sep 26, 2021
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
Recognize the Source
- Sep 25, 2021
Recognize the Source
Masterpiece
- Sep 24, 2021
Masterpiece
Hot to Cool
- Sep 23, 2021
Hot to Cool
What Do You Do With Hard Times?
- Sep 22, 2021
What Do You Do With Hard Times?
The More You Know
- Sep 21, 2021
The More You Know
Truth vs. Feeling
- Sep 20, 2021
Truth vs. Feeling
A Lotta "Why-Don't-Ya's"
- Sep 19, 2021
A Lotta "Why-Don't-Ya's"
Turn Away
- Sep 18, 2021
Turn Away
Stay Alert
- Sep 17, 2021
Stay Alert
Blind in the Trials
- Sep 16, 2021
Blind in the Trials
The Seriousness of Sin
- Sep 15, 2021
The Seriousness of Sin
Knowledge Is Power
- Sep 14, 2021
Knowledge Is Power
Are You Overwhelmed? Discouraged?
- Sep 13, 2021
Are You Overwhelmed? Discouraged?
Look Beyond Your Troubles
- Sep 12, 2021
Look Beyond Your Troubles
What is Contentment?
- Sep 11, 2021
What is Contentment?
The Usual Suspects
- Sep 10, 2021
The Usual Suspects
Run
- Sep 9, 2021
Run
Let Your Actions Defend You
- Sep 8, 2021
Let Your Actions Defend You
Why Gratitude Matters
- Sep 7, 2021
Why Gratitude Matters
Tell Me I'm Wrong
- Sep 6, 2021
Tell Me I'm Wrong
An Extra Hour
- Sep 5, 2021
An Extra Hour
Day-By-Day Focus
- Sep 4, 2021
Day-By-Day Focus
God Is There
- Sep 3, 2021
God Is There
Self-Talk and Your Faith Walk
- Sep 2, 2021
Self-Talk and Your Faith Walk
You Are His Masterpiece!
- Sep 1, 2021
You Are His Masterpiece!
Learning Discipline
- Aug 31, 2021
Learning Discipline
The Faithfulness of God, and Rosie
- Aug 30, 2021
The Faithfulness of God, and Rosie
Getting into the Word
- Aug 29, 2021
Getting into the Word
Managing the Dark Side of Me
- Aug 28, 2021
Managing the Dark Side of Me
God Will Push You Out
- Aug 27, 2021
God Will Push You Out
When Should You Be Joyful
- Aug 26, 2021
When Should You Be Joyful
A Dog's Life
- Aug 25, 2021
A Dog's Life
Don't Stay in the Doghouse
- Aug 24, 2021
Don't Stay in the Doghouse
Stay Focused
- Aug 23, 2021
Stay Focused
Do You Hurt the One You Love
- Aug 22, 2021
Do You Hurt the One You Love
The Importance of Focus
- Aug 21, 2021
The Importance of Focus
Cooking by the Book
- Aug 20, 2021
Cooking by the Book
Discontentment and My Cat
- Aug 19, 2021
Discontentment and My Cat
Listening Ears
- Aug 18, 2021
Listening Ears
Don't Let Laziness Take Over
- Aug 17, 2021
Don't Let Laziness Take Over
Never Enough
- Aug 16, 2021
Never Enough
The Boy and the Rattlesnake
- Aug 15, 2021
The Boy and the Rattlesnake
Stand By Me
- Aug 14, 2021
Stand By Me
Get Your Head Back in the Game
- Aug 13, 2021
Get Your Head Back in the Game
Criticizing Is Not A Sport
- Aug 12, 2021
Criticizing Is Not A Sport
Rescued
- Aug 11, 2021
Rescued
A Little Mercy Goes a Long Way
- Aug 10, 2021
A Little Mercy Goes a Long Way
Refrain from Anger
- Aug 9, 2021
Refrain from Anger
Serve, Pass, Set, Kill!
- Aug 8, 2021
Serve, Pass, Set, Kill!
What Is Forgiveness to You?
- Aug 7, 2021
What Is Forgiveness to You?
A Better Life
- Aug 6, 2021
A Better Life
The Renewal
- Aug 5, 2021
The Renewal
A Daily Walk With God and Buster
- Aug 4, 2021
A Daily Walk With God and Buster
Why? Because He Loves You!
- Aug 3, 2021
Why? Because He Loves You!
Living By Faith, Not By Sight
- Aug 2, 2021
Living By Faith, Not By Sight
Self Control In Words and Actions
- Aug 1, 2021
Self Control In Words and Actions
The Best Policy
- Jul 31, 2021
The Best Policy
Can All Sin Be Forgiven?
- Jul 30, 2021
Can All Sin Be Forgiven?
Strength Before Weakness
- Jul 29, 2021
Strength Before Weakness
Lose the Fear
- Jul 28, 2021
Lose the Fear
No More Pointing Fingers
- Jul 27, 2021
No More Pointing Fingers
The OTHER Left!
- Jul 26, 2021
The OTHER Left!
Get Rid of Jealousy
- Jul 25, 2021
Get Rid of Jealousy
Do I Have to Forgive More Than Once?
- Jul 24, 2021
Do I Have to Forgive More Than Once?
He Is With You, Even in the Dark
- Jul 23, 2021
He Is With You, Even in the Dark
Defining Guilt and Shame
- Jul 22, 2021
Defining Guilt and Shame
Hurt or Heal
- Jul 21, 2021
Hurt or Heal
Need a Reset?
- Jul 20, 2021
Need a Reset?
Finding the Right Motivation
- Jul 19, 2021
Finding the Right Motivation
Preventative Maintenance
- Jul 18, 2021
Preventative Maintenance
Remember Your Calling
- Jul 17, 2021
Remember Your Calling
Does Forgiving Mean Forgetting?
- Jul 16, 2021
Does Forgiving Mean Forgetting?
Broken Down Walls
- Jul 15, 2021
Broken Down Walls
Subject Matter Expert
- Jul 14, 2021
Subject Matter Expert
A Peaceful Heart
- Jul 13, 2021
A Peaceful Heart
True Identity
- Jul 12, 2021
True Identity
The Importance of Rest
- Jul 11, 2021
The Importance of Rest
Running the Spiritual Race
- Jul 10, 2021
Running the Spiritual Race
How Do We Forgive?
- Jul 9, 2021
How Do We Forgive?
Unconditional
- Jul 8, 2021
Unconditional
God's Jealousy is Good
- Jul 7, 2021
God's Jealousy is Good
Winning the Battle
- Jul 6, 2021
Winning the Battle
Why Do We Forgive?
- Jul 5, 2021
Why Do We Forgive?
True Freedom
- Jul 4, 2021
True Freedom
Don't Talk Fear, Talk Faith
- Jul 3, 2021
Don't Talk Fear, Talk Faith
Spiritual Setbacks
- Jul 2, 2021
Spiritual Setbacks
Overlooking Wrongs
- Jul 1, 2021
Overlooking Wrongs
Joy and Peace
- Jun 30, 2021
Joy and Peace
The Daily Pursuit of Christ
- Jun 29, 2021
The Daily Pursuit of Christ
Remember Your Calling
- Jun 28, 2021
Remember Your Calling
Who are You Working For?
- Jun 27, 2021
Who are You Working For?
A Better Life
- Jun 26, 2021
A Better Life
How Long? How Much?
- Jun 25, 2021
How Long? How Much?
Signs of Contentment
- Jun 24, 2021
Signs of Contentment
Perseverance in All Seasons
- Jun 23, 2021
Perseverance in All Seasons
One Day At A Time
- Jun 22, 2021
One Day At A Time
When You Feel Stuck
- Jun 21, 2021
When You Feel Stuck
Be Strong and Courageous
- Jun 20, 2021
Be Strong and Courageous
True Peace
- Jun 19, 2021
True Peace
Leave the Lies Behind
- Jun 18, 2021
Leave the Lies Behind
Hope in Your Heart
- Jun 17, 2021
Hope in Your Heart
How to Grow Spiritually
- Jun 16, 2021
How to Grow Spiritually
Joyful Mindset
- Jun 15, 2021
Joyful Mindset
Target Rich Environment
- Jun 14, 2021
Target Rich Environment
Discipline and Focus
- Jun 13, 2021
Discipline and Focus
Freedom Through Forgiveness
- Jun 12, 2021
Freedom Through Forgiveness
Between a Rock and a Dark Place
- Jun 11, 2021
Between a Rock and a Dark Place
Memorizing and Remembering
- Jun 10, 2021
Memorizing and Remembering
Motivate One Another
- Jun 9, 2021
Motivate One Another
No Room for the Darkness
- Jun 8, 2021
No Room for the Darkness
Counterintuitive
- Jun 7, 2021
Counterintuitive
An Extra Hour
- Jun 6, 2021
An Extra Hour
Day-By-Day Focus
- Jun 5, 2021
Day-By-Day Focus
God Is There
- Jun 4, 2021
God Is There
Self-Talk and Your Faith Walk
- Jun 3, 2021
Self-Talk and Your Faith Walk
Crazy World
- Jun 2, 2021
Crazy World
Target on Your Back
- Jun 1, 2021
Target on Your Back
Be Still
- May 31, 2021
Be Still
Hope After Divorce
- May 30, 2021
Hope After Divorce
Lone Wolf
- May 29, 2021
Lone Wolf
Getting into the Word
- May 28, 2021
Getting into the Word
Managing the Dark Side of Me
- May 27, 2021
Managing the Dark Side of Me
God Will Push You Out
- May 26, 2021
God Will Push You Out
When Should You Be Joyful
- May 25, 2021
When Should You Be Joyful
Do You Hurt the One You Love
- May 24, 2021
Do You Hurt the One You Love
What About Your Brother or Sister?
- May 23, 2021
What About Your Brother or Sister?
Listen, Then Do It!
- May 22, 2021
Listen, Then Do It!
Past and Future
- May 21, 2021
Past and Future
Live Honorably
- May 20, 2021
Live Honorably
The Importance of Focus
- May 19, 2021
The Importance of Focus
Cooking by the Book
- May 18, 2021
Cooking by the Book
The Boy and the Rattlesnake
- May 17, 2021
The Boy and the Rattlesnake
Numbering the Days
- May 16, 2021
Numbering the Days
Straight Ahead
- May 15, 2021
Straight Ahead
Waiting On God
- May 14, 2021
Waiting On God
The Blame Game
- May 13, 2021
The Blame Game
Stand By Me
- May 12, 2021
Stand By Me
Get Your Head Back in the Game
- May 11, 2021
Get Your Head Back in the Game
Criticizing Is Not A Sport
- May 10, 2021
Criticizing Is Not A Sport
Don't Climb the Ladder
- May 9, 2021
Don't Climb the Ladder
Accountability
- May 8, 2021
Accountability
Time is a Gift
- May 7, 2021
Time is a Gift
The Renewal
- May 6, 2021
The Renewal
What Is Forgiveness to You?
- May 5, 2021
What Is Forgiveness to You?
A Better Life
- May 4, 2021
A Better Life
Serve, Pass, Set, Kill!
- May 3, 2021
Serve, Pass, Set, Kill!
The Best Path
- May 2, 2021
The Best Path
Trusted With the Little Things
- May 1, 2021
Trusted With the Little Things
Resist the Darkness; Engage the Light!
- Apr 30, 2021
Resist the Darkness; Engage the Light!
How Do I Forgive Myself?
- Apr 29, 2021
How Do I Forgive Myself?
The Starting Point
- Apr 28, 2021
The Starting Point
Self Control In Words and Actions
- Apr 27, 2021
Self Control In Words and Actions
The Best Policy
- Apr 26, 2021
The Best Policy
No Flaw
- Apr 25, 2021
No Flaw
Get Up and Git'r Done
- Apr 24, 2021
Get Up and Git'r Done
What's Guiding Your Life?
- Apr 23, 2021
What's Guiding Your Life?
Lose the Fear
- Apr 22, 2021
Lose the Fear
Putting Down the Criticism Gun
- Apr 21, 2021
Putting Down the Criticism Gun
Default Setting
- Apr 20, 2021
Default Setting
Can All Sin Be Forgiven?
- Apr 19, 2021
Can All Sin Be Forgiven?
He is Close By
- Apr 18, 2021
He is Close By
Accept Each Other!
- Apr 17, 2021
Accept Each Other!
No More Pointing Fingers
- Apr 16, 2021
No More Pointing Fingers
Live In Freedom!
- Apr 15, 2021
Live In Freedom!
Pants on Fire
- Apr 14, 2021
Pants on Fire
Broken Down Walls
- Apr 13, 2021
Broken Down Walls
The Thought Struggle
- Apr 12, 2021
The Thought Struggle
Ask For It!
- Apr 11, 2021
Ask For It!
Stingy Criticism, Generous Grace
- Apr 10, 2021
Stingy Criticism, Generous Grace
Strength Before Weakness
- Apr 9, 2021
Strength Before Weakness
Dealing With Your Thoughts
- Apr 8, 2021
Dealing With Your Thoughts
Do I Have to Forgive More Than Once?
- Apr 7, 2021
Do I Have to Forgive More Than Once?
Need a Reset?
- Apr 6, 2021
Need a Reset?
Get Rid of Jealousy
- Apr 5, 2021
Get Rid of Jealousy
Happy Easter!
- Apr 4, 2021
Happy Easter!
Light the Way
- Apr 3, 2021
Light the Way
What's So Good About Good Friday?
- Apr 2, 2021
What's So Good About Good Friday?
Jesus Walks With You
- Apr 1, 2021
Jesus Walks With You
Holding Back
- Mar 31, 2021
Holding Back
Finding the Right Motivation
- Mar 30, 2021
Finding the Right Motivation
Remember Your Calling
- Mar 29, 2021
Remember Your Calling
Easy to Criticize
- Mar 28, 2021
Easy to Criticize
Trusting When You're Overwhelmed
- Mar 27, 2021
Trusting When You're Overwhelmed
Wilderness Lessons
- Mar 26, 2021
Wilderness Lessons
Recognize the Source
- Mar 25, 2021
Recognize the Source
Does Forgiving Mean Forgetting?
- Mar 24, 2021
Does Forgiving Mean Forgetting?
Preventative Maintenance
- Mar 23, 2021
Preventative Maintenance
Defining Guilt and Shame
- Mar 22, 2021
Defining Guilt and Shame
Hot to Cool
- Mar 21, 2021
Hot to Cool
Hope in God
- Mar 20, 2021
Hope in God
A Peaceful Heart
- Mar 19, 2021
A Peaceful Heart
Stay Alert
- Mar 18, 2021
Stay Alert
Subject Matter Expert
- Mar 17, 2021
Subject Matter Expert
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
- Mar 16, 2021
Dwelling in the House of the Lord
True Identity
- Mar 15, 2021
True Identity
Blind in the Trials
- Mar 14, 2021
Blind in the Trials
Look Beyond Your Troubles
- Mar 13, 2021
Look Beyond Your Troubles
The Importance of Rest
- Mar 12, 2021
The Importance of Rest
Run
- Mar 11, 2021
Run
Right Where You Are
- Mar 10, 2021
Right Where You Are
Running the Spiritual Race
- Mar 9, 2021
Running the Spiritual Race
How Do We Forgive?
- Mar 8, 2021
How Do We Forgive?
Satisfaction in God
- Mar 7, 2021
Satisfaction in God
Look Up!
- Mar 6, 2021
Look Up!
White as Snow
- Mar 5, 2021
White as Snow
Avoid It!
- Mar 4, 2021
Avoid It!
God's Jealousy is Good
- Mar 3, 2021
God's Jealousy is Good
Winning the Battle
- Mar 2, 2021
Winning the Battle
Why Do We Forgive?
- Mar 1, 2021
Why Do We Forgive?
The OTHER Left!
- Feb 28, 2021
The OTHER Left!
Lazy is Poor
- Feb 26, 2021
Lazy is Poor
Tempted by Destructive Thoughts
- Feb 24, 2021
Tempted by Destructive Thoughts
Finding Your Spiritual GPS
- Feb 22, 2021
Finding Your Spiritual GPS
The Climb
- Feb 21, 2021
The Climb
Breaking the Chain of Anxiety Through Prayer
- Feb 19, 2021
Breaking the Chain of Anxiety Through Prayer
Share the Warmth of God's Word
- Feb 17, 2021
Share the Warmth of God's Word
Proper Technique
- Feb 15, 2021
Proper Technique
True Love
- Feb 14, 2021
True Love
Crave It!
- Feb 12, 2021
Crave It!
Signs of Contentment
- Feb 10, 2021
Signs of Contentment
Close the Fist
- Feb 8, 2021
Close the Fist
Just Stay Calm
- Feb 7, 2021
Just Stay Calm
Don't Talk Fear, Talk Faith
- Feb 5, 2021
Don't Talk Fear, Talk Faith
Be Strong and Courageous
- Feb 3, 2021
Be Strong and Courageous
Transformed
- Feb 1, 2021
Transformed
Overlooking Wrongs
- Jan 31, 2021
Overlooking Wrongs
True Peace
- Jan 29, 2021
True Peace
Hope in Your Heart
- Jan 27, 2021
Hope in Your Heart
Faith and Endurance
- Jan 25, 2021
Faith and Endurance
Hurt or Heal
- Jan 24, 2021
Hurt or Heal
How Long? How Much?
- Jan 22, 2021
How Long? How Much?
Memorizing and Remembering
- Jan 20, 2021
Memorizing and Remembering
Let Your Roots Grow
- Jan 18, 2021
Let Your Roots Grow
Unconditional
- Jan 17, 2021
Unconditional
Freedom Through Forgiveness
- Jan 15, 2021
Freedom Through Forgiveness
Quarantine With God
- Jan 13, 2021
Quarantine With God
Leave the Lies Behind
- Jan 11, 2021
Leave the Lies Behind
Too Many Tears
- Jan 10, 2021
Too Many Tears
Between a Rock and a Dark Place
- Jan 8, 2021
Between a Rock and a Dark Place
Spiritual Setbacks
- Jan 6, 2021
Spiritual Setbacks
Grace
- Jan 4, 2021
Grace
Pay It Forward
- Jan 3, 2021
Pay It Forward
Discipline and Focus
- Jan 2, 2021
Discipline and Focus
WELCOME TO 2021!
- Jan 1, 2021
WELCOME TO 2021!
Winning the Day Spiritually
Worry
Growing Spiritually
Bible Verse: James 1:14-15
“Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.”
Reflect and Respond:
Is there a desire in your life that you need to confess and ask God to keep you from?
Prayer:
Father, please give me strength today to say no to even the smallest desire that could grow and drag me away from You. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.
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Very helpful
Thank you for this message. Temptation is around us. We need to resist the temptation.
Thank You Lord for that lesson on giving in to lustful temptation which You likened to a rattlesnake. Lord, I do not wish to be bitten once again for You know how many times I have suffered at the hands of my "rattlesnakes." Please make a way for my escape so that I may avoid contacts with death, I pray, Amen.
I wrote about this very thing in my prayer journal this morning. I often feel that I can handle temptation and say "no" to it when it leads me too far. This is absolutely false! Just giving in to it a little bit is going too far and is sinful. Like handling a snake that could bite me or playing with a fire that could burn me, playing with temptation will surely cause me to fall into sin. Get away from it! Drop it! For once I have gone too far, I have fallen into sin. When I turn to God right at the start of temptation and say "Yes" to Him and He will help me to say "No" to the temptation.
This was very well illustrated. Thank you.
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