When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves.   Genesis 3:6-7

There may be something in your life right now that seems pleasing and desirable, yet is forbidden. What is your forbidden fruit? Is it the temptation to lie in an attempt to save yourself? Is it the temptation to get in on a juicy piece of gossip? Is it the adrenaline rush from giving full vent to your anger? Is it a relationship with a person other than your spouse? 

No matter who you are or what you do, we all experience those forbidden fruit temptations. Giving in could bring a feeling of fulfillment, enjoyment or great satisfaction. But it won’t last. The problem with sin is that it overpromises and under-delivers each and every time.  But God designed a way for you and me to find lasting fulfillment. In John 10:10, Jesus tells us that he came so we could enjoy a full life. God’s plan is designed to fill us. And we can find that true satisfaction by turning away from our forbidden fruit and embracing the Bread of Life, God’s Word. 

Lord, I confess my forbidden fruit to you right now. I know that the things of this world can never fulfill me as much as you can. Sin has left me empty and caused me to be far away from you. Today, I embrace your plan for my life and invite you to fill my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.