James 1:15

I find it interesting that this verse reminds me we can so easily relate to Eve in the garden. She had a desire, the desire was more than just the fruit...the devil made her desire to be like God. She persued her desire, with the help of the devil of course, and gave birth to sin. We know God told Adam and Eve they would no longer live forever.

I think about my own life....EVERY DAY I desire something. Sometimes its something emotional, like when I desire to vent my anger about something when I really have no right to be angry. Sometimes its only to be justified in my wrong-doing. Other times its worldly things I desire to get (as we all do). Over and over I strive to get what bad things I desire! And with the help of the evil one I persue these things! Im ashamed! ...wasn't Eve? These desires, almost immediately after I realize I desire something, give birth to sin!

I pray that I stop this sin dead in its tracks before it has the chance to grow, because as this verse tells us, it leads to eternal death for our souls. It was just a piece of fruit for Eve! It was just "fill in the blank" for me! All it takes is some very little desire, before it can grow and grow....into death.

Thank our Heavenly Father that we have gained the wisdom from Him to know when our desires are evil. I pray more and more for the strength to stand up against to the devil who pushes my desires on me and says its ok, even when I know its not. Strenghth against this is a wise thing to pray for, and I know my Father will arm me with all I need to defend myself against those evil desires that live in me.

May God equip you today and everyday with all you need to live for Him!