Yes, indeed, the journey continues.  It seems today’s assignments continue to address what wasn’t finished yesterday.  There are a couple more confrontations to contend with and then to some family items.  Last night I was called by a family member informing me that my oldest living sis fell and has a few stitches and much bruising, my brother-in-law (who was married to my oldest sis) fell and broke the femur bone.  He is really fragile but they need to do surgery and set the bone.  My nephew in law’s cancer treatment has been stymied with complications.  I was asking God this morning what He was wanting me to do in all of this?  It was instant that I sensed Him reminding me to simply be present for them.  He is their Savior and Lord and I don’t need to try and step into any of His work.  I just need to be a loving family member.  It is funny how I know this, but it is good to be reminded.

The Conquer Series our church is sponsoring right now for men and women struggling with and from sexual addiction met for the second time last night.  I led a small group which followed watching the DVD.  We were starting the accountability within the ones coming.  In the small group we each told what specifically we needed to be asked when called. We want the calls and questions asked to trigger the truth of our struggle and truth for the times of temptation.  I found myself telling the others that I needed to be asked how I am doing with my relationship with God my Father–am I anchored in my value to Him?

Since I’ve begun to journal to God my Father these past few weeks, I find myself needing to do two things:  anchored the day with His leadership in my life, and secure my knowing that He really cares for me.  When this two are anchored I have trust and faith that I don’t need to succumb to old habits in order to feel good about living.  The others said this would be helpful for them too.  Somehow, we get into our heads that overcoming is about our work.  God is so faithful in reminding me about His Work through His Son Jesus Christ and His Gift–The Holy Spirit.  When I am anchored in my day with them, I can move forward through the day facing whatever is ahead.  Temptations will come, but fighting them is not what I do–I surrender them to those who have defeated them already and the one who is triggering them.