Avoided Temptation – Lesson Learned

I have struggled today against sin.  I have been tempted by WoW, and considering internet and TV smut.  I had 3 beers this evening and I think that resulted in a weaker spirit – a weaker will against temptation, and I did not pray for strength!  

I MUST PRAY FOR STRENGTH WHEN I REALIZE I’M FACING TEMPTATION OR THINK I MAY BE FACED WITH IT.

After I started downloading WoW, I ended up dealing with a very difficult time putting [my middle daughter] down to sleep.  I ended up completely losing my temper with her, and spanked her a number of times.  I later apologized to her before she went to sleep (being comforted by [my wife]), but looking back, it seems like the experience was teaching me something.  WoW correlates with making mistakes with my family, and that is simply not acceptable.

I didn’t realize this until later, but as I started to install WoW, at the very beginning, I got a distinct impression of ‘just obey me, just obey me’.  I immediately cancelled the installation, and felt good about it.  

I CANNOT GET SUCKED BACK INTO THE WOW TIMESINK – IT’S NOT WORTH IT!!!

I may think I conquered this temptation, but God sent me a powerful message and I saw and understood it.  Next time I must ask for His strength when I feel the temptation welling up inside of me.