Be a giant in action

It is always much easier to say then to do. I found this to be true in every area. Many times, I was hurt so many times because I can say many things but can actually do little. Congratulation if you do not have such feelings. When I have such feeling, my conscience condemn me so much that sometimes I feel so much burdened. I have a strong inner voice desiring to be a giant in action, not in speech.

I think all this is due to my sinful nature. I know many teachings from the bible, such as love others as yourself, flee from sexual immorality, be self-controlled, etc. however, I fall many times. When it comes to people I don't really like, I would not want to talk to them, I would sometimes look down on them. I know it will be a bad testimony for the Lord, but I just cannot help resisting them. When it comes to temptation, I cannot escape from falling again and again. I know I have to run away when temptation is coming, but I do not want to "run away". When it comes to distraction, I would spend many hours surfing the internet, watching TV shows during my study, and fail to finish the research or homework on time so that I have to work very late and have low efficiency the other day.

I know I would be much much joyful if I can get rid of these, my old self. I know I would be much peaceful if I can truly obey Lord's teaching and the Holy Spirit's guidance. However, many times, I found out to be so difficult to kill the old-self. Practical speaking, I would be much successful if I can get rid of those bad habits.

I know all these, but what can I do with them? One conclusion from all these failure is that I cannot do it by myself. I know my flesh like those stuff more than the opposite side, but my conscience like the opposite. To be practical, what should I do? I think there are several important notes to consider:

1. Realize it is hard to change. It is very easy to form bad habit, but much harder to discard. It takes time. Don't expect I can change tomorrow. But be consistent realizing these issues, and reminding myself I want to be better little by little.

2. Be obedient to the Holy Spirit. Actually, many times, I know when I did something that is against the Holy Spirit. The problem is, however, I purposely ignore that. A Christian's life is a life of obedience. First, I have to truly have faith in the Lord that He is actually living inside me, and I have the power from the Lord to resist the devil inside me. Second, I have to realize that even though sometimes, I did something badly against the Lord, He is still forgiving me. I should also remember if I did something that is bad, it will make the Lord sad.

Be a giant in action, but, at first, be a giant in Faith!