Impactful Moment
Many years ago, my college basketball coach said something to me that I’ve never forgotten; “Excuses are like our hind ends, we all have them, and they all stink.”
Excuses Can Kill
Another habit born from fear is excuse-making. We’ve all been there–something doesn’t go our way, we fear we aren’t going to “look good” to the outside world, so we make an excuse.
Or a more personal example–life gets really difficult, so we have an even better excuse for drinking and drugging.
This was me after our second child was born with severe challenges. My excuse for using drugs darn near killed me.
Facts
Character is the ability to handle the demands of reality.
When we make an excuse, we avoid reality, and every time we avoid reality, we weaken our character.
The enemy loves for us to weaken our character.
Solution
If you are someone who gets caught up in the world of excuse-making, try facing your problems head-on and prayerfully taking God with you. Â The answer to all of our problems is usually found inside the problems…I write from experience.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV), “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Reflection:
What beliefs, thoughts, and actions cause you to struggle with excuses?
Additional Scripture to read and reflect on:Â Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17
