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Divided Thinking

Saturday July 14, 2018

When we become unsettled in our recovery we often find that we begin to entertain risky thoughts that make us vulnerable to relapse. 








Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.  And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32 NLT)


“I need a break”:  Following God and doing the hard work of recovery demands a lot of energy and is emotional.  We are often operating in unfamiliar territory.  We are learning patience instead of taking what we want when we want it.  At times, we get tired of being faithful to God.  We want to just take a break and “take it easy.”  We want to feel better for a while and certain habits and relationships from the past seem to offer that comfort.  We rationalize that we’ve worked hard in so many areas and given up so much for our new life that we deserve a little something even though it is harmful.  Once again we are divided in our thinking.  We want to do what is right but we don’t do it.  Instead we do what is wrong and subsequently regret that we have fallen back into our old ways.


I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate. But if I know that what I am doing is wrong, this shows that I agree that the law is good. So I am not the one doing wrong; it is sin living in me that does it.  (Romans 7:15-17 NLT)


Every day God gives us the strength and guidance we need to succeed in our new life.  When we find ourselves in a place of temptation we need to recognize our familiar, but broken, thought patterns and choose to bring ourselves back into the care of the God who loves us.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, my mind and heart are divided.  Please give me strength to overcome the temptation to run.  Help me to wait patiently as I seek your guidance.  Amen

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