The real test

I have put this off for a little while...only because I was fearing it. Yes. The truth shall set me free :) With trembling hands and shaky footsteps I dared and entered into the land of earthly eden- Target! I know you completely understand my sentiments toward this consumerism monster...but in this story, the monster is so beautiful and delicate and modern. Every shelf you walk by, every aisle you find yourself in, everything your eyes touch upon emanates pure, sheer joy. Yes. The guilty pleasures of the clearance racks, just waiting to be unleashed. The happy endorphins trying to escape your body, while you're mentally fighting against yourself to not give in:)
Tuesdays are big days at Target. Why? There are markdowns happening that day...yes, my friend. The joy of saving money is ringing in my ears- except, I do not need anything. How can i save money when I don't even have any to spend? Yeah...reality sets in and draws me back into my commitment shell. I have everything I need and more.
With swift steps and eyes not straying from the straight path ahead, I took the road less traveled and set out for my quest of purchasing a humidifier for Sydney's room, and thats it! nothing else. Yes. Sweet smelling victory. Everyone around was so proud of me for conquering the beast. The round of applause was loudly going off in my ears. Yes! I did it! For a moment there, I had forgotten where I was. Found myself lost in a random aisle, that carried nothing of interest to me. Pheww...
To think how easy it is to fall prey to the enemy, if we don't keep up our guard...Conquering a clearance rack at Target is nothing compared with the schemes of the devil, who is trying to deter us daily, from God's love for us. Don't give in today. Fight to the death, no matter what your battle is. Be strong in the Lord and conquer your monster!