There are days when I feel I am prancing about in filthy rags. I don’t start my day out that way, and it’s not that I feel my clothes are shabby, but rather that I am pretending everything is hunky-dory, when in fact, I’m battling with issues of my flesh.

I, like most humans, tend to let my “flesh” take over, whether it’s going off my healthy eating routine, or piddling around online instead of working, or nursing a grudge against someone who may not even know I’m upset.  I know better, and yet choose to do it anyway.  Of course, since I do know better, it’s not as much “fun” as I think it should be (Thanks a LOT, Holy Spirit!!) Then comes the repentant spirit. I have to stop, break down & confess, apologize, and get myself clean again so I can enjoy LIFE.

I was reminded of all this as I read this blog post from finally unfettered about an unfortunate accident involving his daughter and their dog.  For most of us, the sin in our lives isn’t visible to the rest of the world. Maybe those closest to us know something’s wrong, but unless it’s someone who gets pregnant out of wedlock or is arrested for drugs or drunk driving, most of us have no idea what a person struggles with.

Accountability is something that is talked about, but seldom acted upon. I don’t want others to have a poor opinion of me, but if I don’t share my struggles – my humanity – those things may just take control, and I’ll find myself in a place I never thought I’d be (or be again).  I’m thankful to have people in my life that I can turn to, people whom I can ask to pray for me and with me, people who will check back with me to see how I am doing.

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