It seemed beautiful and thrilling but also dangerous and terrifying.

The first kiss was full of mystery and promise, but I began weeping. While dating as a young adult, I made wrong choices regarding physical boundaries in a relationship. God is faithful, and he forgave me. In a new relationship, I had to ask him for help daily to choose the righteous way.

Sometimes we think we are strong in a certain area, but we are one weak moment away from disaster. We are helpless, whether we admit it or not. Jesus wants us to come to him for help in every situation. Ole Hallesby wrote, in his classic book Prayer, “Prayer and helplessness are inseparable. Only he who is helpless can truly pray. Your helplessness is your best prayer.“

You are a unique person, but your temptations are the same as what others have experienced for thousands of years. We don’t start out as wise people, but God is more than willing to give us wisdom. If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. (James 1:5 NLT)

I have made bad choices, but they have taught me hard-earned lessons from the Holy Spirit to start making better ones.

Dear Lord, I have so many areas where I could sin against you. I am helpless without you. Please help me to lean on you and take the way of escape you give me when I am tempted to do wrong.

Throughout this Day: Write out today’s verses on a card, read them aloud slowly and think about how you can put them into practice with God’s help. If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.- 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 (NLT)

Thank you for reading/watching/listening. I pray that you are drawn closer to our Lord. Please reach out for prayer if you have something for which you’d like me to pray. I lead two online weekly prayer meetings for my church and pray with people after church service. It is my delight and privilege to pray with and for you. I’m your host Sheyvah Rex and this is episode 48 of Perfect King’s Imperfect Princess. I shared my devotion which was originally published January 5, 2026 on the life.com. https://thelife.com/devotionals/helpless-against-falling

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