A Moment of Weakness
Thursday, January 24, 2013
We all face key moments of decision, when
our actions can lead to lasting consequences. The issue is, will you be
ready when such a time comes?
David wasn’t prepared for the moment of
decision that suddenly faced him. At a time when he was restless,
lonely, and preoccupied with worries, temptation and sin caught him
unprepared. We can guard ourselves against these moments of weakness by
remembering one simple word: H-A-L-T.
First, never allow yourself to get too hungry.
When the body is weak from lack of food, poor decisions are likely to
follow. Respect your body and provide the sustenance it needs.
Second, don’t permit yourself to get too angry. Anger can cloud judgment and lead to regrettable decisions.
A third caution is not to let yourself become too lonely. When you feel isolated, you may find yourself willing to do almost anything to feel accepted or loved.
Fourth, don’t allow yourself to get too tired.
Sleep is essential for wise decisions. When you deprive your mind and
body of its necessary “down time,” poor choices become probable.
Being wise in these four areas can prevent thoughts of “If only I hadn’t . . .” later on.
Commit now never to make important decisions
when you are too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Instead, be honest at
those times and admit you’re unprepared to make sound judgments. Then
delay the decision until you can approach it with prayer, patience, and
godly wisdom.
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