Imago Creativa

Struggling with Lust?

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Why do we struggle with lust?

Whether it is sexual, physical, or emotional - at some level, we may wrestle with such temptations.

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A desire for more.

We embrace a fantasy rather than reality.

All of which inevitably leaves us wanting - more.

A pursuit that leaves us dissatisfied.

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Jesus says come to me all who are thirsty - and you will thirst no more.

BUT for many of us - that just leaves us more confused.

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What Jesus is getting at is for us to come to grips with the reality of our humanity.

Our desire for more comes from our desire for God.

No matter how much porn, sex, alcohol, food, experiences, etc. - you will never find that desire met.

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Now - for a short period - yes - you will be satisfied

BUT - it will eventually fade - and you’ll be left wanting more.

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THUS - when Jesus says come to me and you’ll never have to thirst again - what He is saying is

  • That desire for more that you can’t seem to quench will be satisfied

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    What He is not saying is:

    • Temptations will go away
    • Life will be easy
    • Smooth sailing from here on out

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      BUT once again - Jesus does not leave us on our own

      • HE is with us through the good moments and hard times that come with life.

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        In your choosing of following Jesus - the temptation to lust will not magically go away

        • BUT - when tempted - you have an opportunity to choose God
        • An opportunity to invite the Spirit of the Living God into that moment
        • And an opportunity to grow in the love that God has for you - the life He created you to live

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          AND - when you do give in to a temptation

          • It’s also an opportunity to embrace the love and forgiveness that God offers
          • You won’t always get it right - perfection isn’t the goal - but faithfulness is
          • AND in humility, we continually come to the One who made us, formed us, died, and rose again for us - to be in a relationship with us.
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            Imago CreativaBy Zach Camp
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