Giving In To Temptation...

I remember of a particular situation.

When I was offered a very

“inviting”  temptation.

This situation I was in—

I knew I didn't belong.

And lost all sense of “right vs. wrong.”

At first, I didn't feel and guilt or shame.

And brought embarrassment

to my family name.

I tried to explain this to

my wife and kids.

They said; “Daddy—please no more lies or fibs!”

The Godly principles I believed were

“tossed to the side.”

As the sin inside of me caused

arrogance and pride.

Soon...all that in life that once dearly mattered.

Was all gone-and my life was empty and “shattered.”

I was so sorry for all of the problems I had caused.

At this point in my life I took a moment to pause.

I cried to God to help and rescue me from my sin.

I confessed my failures. Would he help me once again???

I read in the Bible of a saviors'

grace and redemptive love.

The help I needed had to come from God...above.

I asked him for a cleansing and a fresh new start.

He removed the guilt and stain

from a broken heart.

He restored in me the joy that I once had.

I am so thankful to Jesus...he now has made me glad!

He put my family and I back together

and made us whole.

He truly is the lover and redeemer of my soul!

YOU—Jesus—are the reason why I am here today!

How I love you more than words could ever say!

By Jim Pemberton