Life Can Be Like a Game of Dodgeball

Who used to like playing the game dodgeball when you were kids? For me this is one of those games that I dreaded in school, I always felt like it was a way for kids to take their aggression out on you, especially if they didn't like you.

Do ever feel like your life is a little like dodgeball? We are constantly trying to dodge negative situations or people. What is the one thing you are trying to dodge? Going to the doctor in fear you may hear a bad medical report? Dealing with a difficult coworker? Stressful situations? How about insecurities?

For me I would say I am always trying to avoid temptations, you know those delicious sweets & fattening foods...yeah that. That's where I am....I try to remind myself of the 1 Corinthians 10:13 verse, but sometimes I lack willpower and get frustrated with myself when my cravings win. I just need to remember it's all mind over matter though right?!

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

What I have learned about myself is I am an all or nothing kind of person. I can't just have a little chocolate because I will want more. Just like an alcoholic cannot drink just one drink or you cannot just eat one potato chip.

Whatever you are being tempted with, I hope you will remember the most important thing for us to dodge is the devils schemes because he is relentless in his pursuit to make us miserable.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every kind of evil.

Written by: Jill Theriault

Crossroads Coaching - @crossroadscoachingongodstime