I had an awful night a couple weeks ago. It started off with drinking alcohol which led to me doing things I regretted and behaving very irresponsibly.

I am a single mother and I always try to make wise choices for my child’s sake and be a good example to him. But I slipped and let the desires of my flesh draw me into sin. The next day I was overcome with conviction like I’ve never known. I felt so miserable. I fell on my face before God and cried to have control over my flesh and be strong in the Spirit.

That is when God spoke to me through his Word. I opened my Bible to Romans.

Romans 13:11-14 (NIV)
¹¹ And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. ¹² The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. ¹³ Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ¹⁴ Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

I think this verse was so relevant to the Awakening series. The time is NOW to WAKE UP . . . before it’s too late.