088: Do not crack that door | Ephesians 4:27

No one wants to make a big mistake in life. How does it happen? Poor small choices that lead to more.

Growing up, did you ever have a sibling or friend that was going to keep you out of your room? They pushed all of their weight behind it. But if you could just get one little foot in the crack of the door, you would eventually be able to wedge the door open and get inside. The same is true with sin, mistakes, and poor choices in our lives. Today’s One Verse Devotional is from Ephesians 4:27 and teaches us not to give the devil a foothold. Just like opening the door as a kid, all satan has to do is find a little crack in our integrity--fudging on your taxes, sending a private message to your cute coworker--and he has a much easier job of prying that door open more and more over time. BUT! If we never give a crack, never give a foothold, our integrity will stay complete and we will avoid the huge mistakes in life. No one dreams of ruining their marriage by having an awful affair. How does it happen? Giving the devil a foothold and making one, small, poor choice at a time that snowballs into an epic disaster. Win today in the small things so you can win tomorrow in the big things in life.

One Verse is a short, free daily devotional designed to help you grow closer to God through less than 5 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

Consistency trumps intensity. When it comes to working out, eating healthy, or managing our finances, consistency always trumps intensity. We reach our major life goals through small, purposeful steps taken daily. The same is true in our spiritual lives. I truly believe you will grow closer to God by spending just 5 minutes a day with Him versus cramming in an hour once a month. The One Verse Devotional is here to help take away the barriers of spending time with God. Now, during your workout, drive to work, or even shopping for groceries, you can invest in your spiritual life.

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