1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Now, we’ve all had our fair share of struggles. Life sometimes feels like trying to outrun a bear in a pair of flip-flops—downright impossible and a little bit ridiculous. But here’s the thing: God knows our limits better than we do. He’s not in the business of seeing us fail; He’s in the business of building us up, even when we think we’re about to break.

When temptation sneaks up on you like a stray dog sniffing at your back door, remember that God’s already got a way out mapped for you. It may not be flashy, but it’s there, like that one back road you always take when the main highway’s jammed up. It’s the way that’ll get you through without a scratch, as long as you trust the map He’s given you.

So next time you find yourself in the thick of it, don’t just look at the problem. Look for the way out. God’s put it there just for you, and you can trust that He knows exactly what you can handle. As Lewis Grizzard might say, “Life’s tough, but so are you, especially with the Good Lord leading the way.” And like Michael Joe Harvell would remind us, “There’s always hope because God’s always faithful.” 

Hold on tight to that promise, and remember, you’re never walking this road alone.

-MJHarvell