Compromised

When I think of the word compromised I think of things that are naturally strong and can withstand lots of pressure, except in certain areas that are weaker and compromised. Trees can be this way, strong and sturdy, people and animals can climb them. However if there is a branch that might have a compromised spot it will break under pressure. This also reminds me of our humanity and how weak we can be at times and how our hearts become compromised under pressure.

Satan uses these compromising areas for his advantage. Where we are at our weakest he attacks.
Doesn't matter what the weakness is, he is always there causing situations to happen to where he knows you can't resist and you cave in.

I recently read a book where the author talked about giving every area of our lives to God.  He said that he had a dream of three lines drawn in sand. The first line was only giving a few things in your life to God.  The second line was giving almost everything in your life to God, but not quite. The third line was giving everything to God, not keeping any area of your life. He said he struggled with crossing this third line for a long time, until one day he did. 

Our lives will continue to have these compromising areas unless we give every area of our lives over to God. It could be the smallest thing, but God wants it. Every area. All the painful ones, all the joyous ones, all the ones that haven't happened yet. Give them all.

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.  Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:6-8 NLT