Hard hitting habit

So, last week was kind of a fail. But it’s Monday, meaning a whole new beginning—a positive spin on Mondays? And you thought it would never happen! Today’s topic: Write about a habit you find hard to break. Maybe I’ll do this same topic tomorrow, but make it creative writing by writing from the perspective of someone else. But right now, I think it’s God timing for me to write this one honestly.
            The hardest habit for me to break is my thinking. Sometimes I have really rotten thinking. I’ll think over my life and think about all the times I’ve failed. I’ve already written about my failed attempt to be a music major and my struggles with reading. Another painful thought is when I think about my dating life, which is pretty much non-existent. It’s pretty painful to be 24 years old and not know what kind of girlfriend I would be. . . It’s a little bit lonely.
            BUT . . .
            God really kind of wrecked my life yesterday in an amazing way! I’ve heard stuff about never being alone and how people were made for community and fellowship. And it’s all good and true, but after a week or so I go back to feeling a bit left out. As I was driving home last night, pouring my heart out to God, something that I’ve hear so many times before finally not only hit me but sank in. When I know who God is, I find out who I am and who I am supposed to be.
            Forget about the unsure statement about who you are in Christ, and yell them proudly! “I am holy?” becomes “I am holy through Jesus Christ who took all of my sins—past, present, and future—on the cross! He took my sins and gave me His righteousness! God is awesome!” The Bible is filled with amazing promises that God has given to those who love Him. I have believed that the Bible is a love story for the past couple of years, but it keeps getting better and digs into me more.
            And, there are those words that are so positive but I realize I’ve kind of turned away from. It is never too late! God wants the best for me and for you. When He gives us convictions, it is for our own good, not to make us feel like dirt. With His help, we can overcome anything—He already overcame the world! What else is left? “If God is for us, who can come against us?!” The war is already won. Satan is just trying to capture as many prisoners as he can. Fight a good fight every second of your life. Capture your thoughts and only let those that are from God remain. I get that it’s hard, but it’s worth it! I’m learning, so can you.

 

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