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Kicking the bad habit


This was a term I used to hear referring to quitting smoking. When I was finally successful at quitting cigarettes nearly thirty-six years ago; I would say “No thanks, I kicked the habit” when someone offered me a cigarette. Our bad habits are killing us; robbing us of the good health and happiness God intends.

Smoking is only one of the bad habits we can pick up though. You probably know what your bad habits are. We all have some. For some it may be drinking too much, or it may be stretching the truth, may be spending too much is something you do. Well, no problem or bad habit is too much for God. He wants to free us from all these traps of the world, especially the ones that keep us from growing into the person He created us to be. He wants us to be more like Himself, and He is willing to help us with all the weaknesses we have.

As we submit ourselves to God admitting our shortcomings, we become more able to receive His power that goes to work in us. The Bible clearly gives practical advice for exchanging our bad habits for Godly behavior. (Ephesians 4:22-24) instructs us to; “Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and … put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”

“Get into the Word!” is something we'll hear our Spiritual leaders say, because the Bible is where we discover the thoughts and instructions of God. The Bible is our great help for applying the above Scriptural principal. Memorizing Scriptures is very beneficial, and Bible study and prayer will give us the essential foundation we need for breaking our old, nasty habits. As God’s thoughts enter our minds, our actions will begin to thankfully change.

I am taking an inventory of my own bad habits as I write this message, perhaps you may want to do the same? Especially review any bad habits that directly affect your physical health, and then move on to address those that are causing you any mental anguish. Remember you do not have to tackle these bad habits alone! You have an awesome, caring God who has given you His Holy Spirit as a helper and counselor.  

Become a new person, experience a peace like you may have never known, and enjoy the new freedom you have a right to as a true follower of Jesus Christ, the One Messiah! May I also say I welcome you, and I call you FRIEND! May our God in heaven richly bless you now and forever more. 

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