I’m trying to drink more water. Water is good for you. I’ve been drinking diet colas with my meals for as long as I can remember. I guess I’m a bit addicted to the flavor and carbonation. But people tell me if I can just break the cola habit and get used to water, eventually I won’t be tempted by colas any more.
Well, so far, that hasn’t happened. I still want my diet drinks with my meals. Temptation doesn’t go away. The struggle against it continues every meal, every day. That’s true in your moral life as well. The desire and impulse to do things that are less than virtuous is always there. We can’t win that battle alone. God wants us to ask Him for support.
With His help, maybe there will come a day when I am satisfied with drinking water with my meals. A day when I am no longer tempted to stray from sinful behavior.
I’m still waiting.
Amen