Breaking Free From Destructive Habits
Nov 22, 2023
BREAKING FREE FROM DESTRUCTIVE HABITS
We all have habits that hold us back, and overcoming these self-sabotaging behaviors is an important step toward achieving one's full potential. Breaking free from destructive habits requires understanding that these patterns can be replaced with healthier alternatives and that healing is available through support and accountability.
- Habits can be replaced.
This is a hopeful message. When we identify destructive habits that we continue to participate in, we must remember that there is something we can replace them with that is healthy for us, that serves us well, and that pushes us further into what God has for us.
In Galatians 5:19-23, the Bible lists the acts of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. The acts of the flesh are the things that our flesh wants to do, but they are not good for us. The fruit of the Spirit is the things that God wants us to do, and they are good for us.
We can replace our destructive habits with the fruit of the Spirit. We can do this by renewing our minds to God's word and by seeking accountability from others. - Healing is available.
When we participate in destructive habits, we hurt ourselves. But healing is available to us. In James 5:16, the Bible says, "Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
When we confess our sins to others and ask them to pray for us, we are opening ourselves up to healing. We are also acknowledging that we need help and that we are not alone.
Breaking free from destructive habits is not easy, but it is possible. We can do it by replacing our habits with healthy ones and by seeking healing from God. We are worth the work, and we are going somewhere good.
SHOWNOTES
Today on the podcast, we continue a four-part series all about self-sabotage. I don't claim to be an expert, but I do claim to have an open heart that's ready to let God do what He wants to do. We are in this together. As a community, we are getting in God's Word and breaking free from self-sabotaging behaviors. Freedom truly is available to us. Any habit that is destructive can be replaced. On top of that, healing is available for us. We can break free and receive healing. Let's believe that we can develop habits that honor the Lord. We are free!
Key Highlights of the Episode:
— Your habits can be replaced
— Our flesh doesn't always want to do the right thing
— Healing is available for us
— Our prayers are effective
— Healthy community and accountability is huge
— Renew your mind to the truth of God's Word
— Freedom is ours and we have divine help
— This is work but we are worth the work
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