The pervasiveness of temptation and the dynamics of sin are subtle in the day to day situations that we face. We live moment to moment and we do not perceive the choices that we stumble into until they are upon us. Rarely do we plan to be tempted, or do we choose evil, though that can be done. More often we find ourselves being tempted without any anticipation of it at all. It is not that we are helpless, but that we are blind to it until it is right before us. Then we have a choice...Jesus tells us to pray, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” In regards to temptation, God will lead us to a place where it can be withstood. Life here on this earth will always be a place of temptation, but God by his leading will take us to a new way of living where our “No” to sin is aligned with His “No” to sin. He will get us to that place. Remember that you belong to Him as one of his lambs, and are vulnerable to this world, but he will lead you all the days of your life, and will get you there. 

Morning Mercies is a podcast dedicated to the deepening of trust with God, our maker, through a relationship with Jesus Christ. He has become our Master, our teacher, and so we follow Him with our lives, be they what they are. They are brief, and  follow the simple format of scripture, meditation, and prayer.
 
 Morning Mercies are posted several times a week on all major podcast platforms, and are presented by Michael Mullen.