Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 6:12 (New Living Translation)

12 Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires.

What controls the way I live? One simple thing is the fatigue that this body experiences. I sleep about a third of the day. Another simple thing is this body requires energy. I eat and drink. Basic controls.

Many other things and other persons control the way I live. How about rebelling against God? That is called “sin.” As a frail human, I have sin. As a follower of Jesus Christ, my sins are washed away. Still, sin is all around me. Do I allow that to control me? In some good ways, yes. I see abundant sin and I take a sharp turn to go around it and avoid it. In other ways…well, not so good. Still, God has provided a cleansing from sin via grace and forgiveness.

Thanks be to God for unwavering mercy. Please God, continue to help me in my unbelief.