CAPTIVE
Today's reading: Proverbs 5-6

"An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him." Proverbs 5:22 NLT

The Lord and I have talked this morning. Well, He has spoken to my heart and I have just cried, but a conversation none the less. What has He told me? He's divulged to me that 'evil' men aren't the only ones being tied down by sins, there are some seemingly good Christian gals being held back, held down and held up by issues of the heart.

I'm pretty sure He was talking about me. I'm certain He was.

Pride looks like a lovely ribbon, but it encumbers me.

Personal plans and ambitions look like blue ribbons of organization, but they trip me up and cause me to stumble.

Improper motives look like filigreed gold chains of decoration, but they begin to pinch, tighten and cut off circulation.

My past, the good, the bad and the ugly, looks like a good strong rope keeping me from slipping off the edge of some deep cliffs, but they also hold me back from accomplishing what He's saved me to be doing.


That's just me. That's just the tip of the iceberg. That's just a portion of our conversation and a glimpse into what had me in tears.

What about you? What's got you tied down?