Good morning Sisters!!
Let’s conquer today with Christ!!
Skip Heitzig has a powerful podcast called Breaking Bad Habits-Colossians 3:1-15.
What got my attention is when he says:
Your choice can become your habit,
Your habit can become your addiction,
Your addiction can become your lifestyle.
Read that again!!
I’ve often thought that addiction is the result of repeated bad choices.
Wikipedia says that addiction is a chronic disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or engage in behavior that produces a natural reward, despite substantial harm or other negative consequences.
It starts out as a choice, then becomes a habit, and after time, addiction takes over, controlling our thoughts & our lives.
Matthew 26:41: Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
Skip reminds us to cut off evil opportunities immediately, keep a distance between you & the struggle.
God puts temptation in our lives to test our loyalty. Temptation will also transform our lives and teach us valuable lessons.
James 1:12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
Replace bad habits today, BEFORE they have negative consequences on your spiritual, physical and mental health. You don’t know when today’s bad habits will be tomorrow’s addiction.
Identify what triggers your habit. Are you stressed? Is it a particular environment, person or thing? Substitute that behavior with something positive: read scripture, pray, take a walk, listen to music, anything uplifting to distract your mind.
Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help!!
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