This
is my “favorite” ungodly belief. “Favorite” in quotes,
because I absolutely hate it when people say this. “I'm just ____
and always will be.” Fill in the blank with your stuff. “Angry.”
“Overweight.” “Controlled by out-of-control emotions”.
“Addicted to alcohol, porn, drugs, sex, or TV.”
The
next word out of my mouth is always, “No.” As kindly as possible,
and in love, but “No.”
“No,”
that's not who you are.
“No,”
that's not how God made you.
“No,”
that weakness is not stronger than the blood of Jesus and the work of
His Spirit in your life.
Just
plain, flat-out “No.”
No,
that's not just the way you are. Well, it could be, that's a choice
you make. But it doesn't have to be. Not by a long shot. Jesus died
so it doesn't have to be.
Freedom
is out there, if you want it. Getting free is simple, but it's not
easy. It means dying to yourself. It means trusting God, and being
willing to risk the consequences if He doesn't come through. Will you
take the risk?
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