Hello,
What do you use for a daily reminder not to sin? I fall short ALL the time. It hurts my heart to think about what a sinner I am, I am sorry for it, and I pray for fogivness. But its like God does not enter my mind at the time of the sin, I don't think I am sinning until its all over. I know some of you use WWJD bracelets, or you wear a cross around your neck. What else do you use? I'm looking for examples.
I think we should focus on something more fundamental here. Firstly, let's remember we're all sinners, redeemed only through grace. The Bible is very clear on that -
As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one." (Romans 3:10)
I think it's very good of you to feel sorry for what you're doing wrong, because some people who sin don't even realise what they're doing. However, most Christians forget that they've been justified through the cross and keep judging and condemning themselves, which is not something Jesus would want them to do. Romans 5:1 says "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."
This doesn't mean that it's ok to sin, we must NOT do anything against God's will. But let's face it: We can never, not sin. Which is exactly why Jesus and the Holy Spirit came. If men were able to turn away from sin by themselves, Jesus would not have sent his Spirit to help us. I think the important thing is not what methods you use to try and not sin, but how much you rely on the Holy Spirit to help you. Hebrews 2:18 says "Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted."
Things like necklaces can remind you and other people that you are a Christian, but they won't prevent you from sinning. What you really need to do is to have the Word of God dwell in you all the time. It is not the WWJD bracelet that prevents you from sinning, it is a verse in the Bible that suddenly pops up in your head moments before sinning through the help of the Holy Spirit.
Summing up, just remember that you're not the only one in the world who breaks Jesus' heart... And remember that because he loved you so much, he paid the price and made you free, so you can relate to him. You are a friend of God! Even though you may make mistakes, God focuses on not what you did wrong but how you react to it! The moment you ask for forgiveness, he will "blot out your transgressions, for his own sake, and remember your sins no more." (Isaiah 43:25) Also remember that it is through faith not deeds that you are called righteous. And so living a life that is righteous to God can not be done through deeds but faith. Rely COMPLETELY on the Holy Spirit. Give everything to him. Don't try to live FOR him, but let him live THROUGH you. It's really hard, and not many can reach that stage of sanctification, but keep trying! Blessings in Jesus and I will pray for you
"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)