6.25.2008

Seven Deadly Sins

I feel as though I went through four out of the seven deadly sins today. I have definitely not been walking the righteous path.

Lust - I am curious as to whether I am the only young woman who wakes up in the morning with lustful thoughts on occasion. It usually occurs after I have had a dream about physical contact with a man. It feels unfair to me. How am I supposed to deal with those natural impulses when I first wake up? Is it even normal for this to happen?

Wrath - Phew. This was a biggie today. It angered me greatly today when two family members that I live with just lay around the house and mess while my grandma is begging them to clean up their mess. It really pushed my limit today. I exploded at my cousin. After I finished screaming and walked away, I was so upset that I was shaking. My hands were trembling so much that my food fell off my plate. I have been lost that much control over my anger in years. The feelings of wanting to harm another human being are heartbreaking. It is probably even more so for the Lord.

Sloth - I feel so unproductive today. The only thing I accomplished was cleaning the den while in my state of anger. I despise not living my day to its full potential. Hopefully tomorrow, my first day of work, I will be able to use the gifts god gave me to help others.

Gluttony - This is the one I am unsure of having committed. It could be just due to my eating disorder, or I really could have eaten too carelessly today. When is pigging out considered gluttony?

Through all of this, God has been with me. I have walked in his presence as much as possible today. Hopefully you all have lived a more Godly day than I have, and may we all have a better day tomorrow.

God bless you all.

2 comments:

Meshaay said...

You're very honest. I hope this will encourage you further:

No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1Cor 10:13

Our Lord Reigns!
Meshaay

Lojo said...

That is very true. I appreciate the verse and find it very fitting for this entry.

God bless you Meshaay.