Wolves

I don’t know about you, but at times I feel like there is a war going on in my heart. I know it is the indelible imprint of sin; my broken nature. Galatians 5:17 tells us; 

For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.

To me this just beautifully describes the conflict; the constant struggle, the cosmic tension and brings to mind a story I recently heard about a grandfather trying to explain this to his grandson. In this story he tells his grandson that he feels like there are two wolves fighting in his heart; one full of anger and hate and the other full of love, forgiveness and peace. The grandson asks; ‘which one will win?’ And the grandfather replied; ‘the one I feed.’ 

Isn’t that so true...again if we look to the Bible I think we can find help. Philippians 4:8-­9 reminds us; 

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 

Father, God of Peace thank you that you are with us during this battle. And Father as we struggle during this conflict help us to feed the wolves of our hearts the whatevers of your word.

Grace and Peace!