I grew up as a naive Christian girl. I followed the rules, I didn't swear, I didn't go to parties that would get me in trouble, I didn't lie, steal or cheat. All of a sudden, I found myself in sin and caught in a circle of lies that told me that I wasn't doing anything wrong. Even after the Holy Spirit convicted me of my actions I couldn't get out of it. In my own strength I could not defeat it. It took months of prayer to overcome the stronghold in my life. A few years later, I was 21 and backpacking through Europe with a few friends. We were enjoying the European culture and making sure we went out for drinks in every town we went. I didn't do anything wrong and I was never at the point of being out of control but I could tell that I was enjoying the idea of alcohol too much and romanticizing the situation. I knew that if I didn't take a stand, this too could take control of my life; so I made a decision to not drink any alcohol for at least a year. There are plenty more examples of times in my own life that fleshly desires won out over what I knew in my heart to be right. When I start to think of myself as righteous, they serve as reminders to me that no one is above sin and deception. I am so thankful for God's grace in my life!
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