Jesus the Bridge

How do I refrain from sinning when the sinning comes so naturally?  I want to be righteous, but in moments of deep stress out comes sin in all its ugliness.  I hate it but am powerless to hold it at bay.  I am far from perfect, but I seem to have times when sin just pushes to the fore, embarrassing me and those around me. Autistic meltdown could be argued to be unavoidable, yet it is out of control behavior.  Jesus was not out of control in His behavior, but often out of control off the circumstances. Yet He displayed grace at every turn.  I cannot hide behind the wall of autism to justify sinful behavior.  You see, when I stand before God there is no excuse for sin.  When I stand before God I better not be standing at all, but be flat on the ground before Him.  I must acknowledge His holiness and my unholiness. 

How do I then shrink the gap?  The gap is wide!  No way can I cross it.  How can I accomplish it?  The very key is that I cannot.  Only Jesus can bridge the gap.  I must give up my puny self and fall on Jesus who will provide all I lack.  He is the Wonderful Counselor.  And that is all I need.  I must hide behind Jesus who will guard me from Satan.  To avoid sin get closer to Jesus.  Oh, to be able to remember that!