Here at Beyond The Craving we are all about taking action. Putting one brave foot in front of the other. But all too often we get stuck, backslide into old habits, or just forget to try.
Breaking bad habits, managing anxiety, and overcoming negative mindsets requires action. But taking action on something we want to change doesn’t come easy. It will take a firm commitment, sweat equity, and allowing God to be our source of power because relying solely on our own strength will never be enough to sustain any kind of lasting change.
Giving God control at the onset of temptation is a choice, an act of surrender. And although surrender feels like a bit of a downer, it is a necessary precursor and the most important component of change as it postures us to access more power than what we can produce on our own.
Simply put, surrender connects us to a power source greater than our own. This enables us to persevere through the physical discomfort, mental anguish, and spiritual warfare that is sure to come when changing behaviors or thought patterns that have grown roots of negativity in our life.
No doubt, surrendering to God’s power isn’t easy in this moment. But don’t let inaction linger. Invite God into the process quickly, knowing that connecting to Him as your power source will give you what you need to steady you in the storm of indecision and move you to action.
If this is a struggle for you, let me encourage you to say it out loud. It can be as simple as, “Lord, help me.” By doing this, you are inviting His power to take center stage and help you take one brave step forward.
At first, determining what step to take might feel overwhelming. And that is okay. Stepping out of fear and into freedom is our goal. You can do this. God has equipped you with all that you need to endure the moment and make a different and better choice. All you have to do is take that first brave step from fear into faith.
In these moments of decision, where you are standing at the precipice of change, overwhelmed by the tug of temptation or are experiencing a debilitating surge of anxiety, call on God’s good resources of power, love, and self-control. Don’t let fear or present circumstances derail your efforts. Stop, pray, and proceed.
Keep in mind, God is a good guide. Although He sees the big picture, He leads us one step at a time. Our job is to follow Him. So be on the lookout for the next step and be quick to take it.
“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
- What do you fear the most about changing the habit or mindset keeping you stuck?
- How can you take one step today that will point you in the right direction?
- What keeps you from asking God for help with this change?
Consider the one brave step you can take today, and take it!
Prayer is just a conversation with God. Talk to Him today about how to take one brave step forward.
Be bold. Be brave. Be free.
Dori
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