Entangled… What are we wrapped up in? This morning I want to dive deep into what is holding us back, down and away from bringing glory to God.
We all have been entangled in things that pull us away from God. However, some are not so obvious.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,” Hebrews 12:1
What has caused you to be entangled, ensnared, tripped up, hindered?
- Lack of self-control: Addictions (drugs, food, working out, sleep); Compulsions (serving, cleaning, eating, keeping busy)
- Idol worship: Raising something above the Lord (Family, hobbies, pets, material possessions, church, money)
- besetting sins: Sins that continuously raise their head (pornography, eating disorders, lying, gossiping, etc)
- Self-focus/Discouragement: Focusing on problems and taking your eyes off Jesus.
- Ungodly beliefs: I am not worthy or I will always be rejected, not loved
- Unforgiveness: I can’t forgive that person for what they did or you can’t forgive yourself.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9