Weight

Aug. 24
Hebrews 12:1

In looking at this verse, I found there could be many things that could weigh us down.  It also isn't just saying sin weighs us down. Sin, burdens, anything that is a hindrance in our walk with Christ.  Maybe that is TV, or food, or selfish desires.  Maybe that is an addiction we can't defeat, or a behavior.  It could be our actions or attitudes.  Lots of things can weigh us down, and we usually let them weigh us down.  It could be the way we live, manage our finances, families, or employment. 

We are constantly fighting an uphill battle it seems.  We must strive to look past these issues or problems.  We must continue to seek Jesus and ask for His strength and power to overcome them.  We can not defeat them alone.  However, we are constantly trying to "man up" and show our strength.  We are nothing without the strength of Christ.  Trying to man up is relying on our abilities and not God's.  What weights are holding you back?  Give them to Christ.  I know I make it sound like an easy process.  I know it is not.  I let weights hold me down and hurt my walk.  I know I can't rely on my selfish desires or strength.  Let us strive to seek Christ.