People don't seem to understand that ADDICTIONS, remove us from *GOD*, for many reasons, the most important being, BECAUSE it is showing that we are yet, in the flesh, and, not in the spirit, since we are bent on satiating the self! Addictions, and, habits, ARE extremely difficult to overcome, and, reek of the work of that old serpent, HOWEVER, to OVERCOME them brings us CLOSER TO *GOD*, and, is quite, rewarding! I have OVERCOME every addiction I have ever had, except for one small one, which, I am working on; it wasn't easy, but, with *GOD* as my motivation, I SUCCEEDED, BECAUSE I LOVE HIM, and therefore, myself, as well as others...
IF we REALLY WANT to OVERCOME addictions, *GOD* is working with us, and, for us! HE is seeking a TURNING TO HIM, a surrender, a submission, an admission that we are powerless without HIM; then, HE WILL work miracles of restoration, sometimes instantly, sometimes, it takes a long time, as, the person might have need of multiple lessons along the way, but, *GOD* IS IN THE MIX, and, STANDING STRONG FOR YOU!!!
Becoming WORD motivated, aids in understanding of bad habits, wrongful behaviours, addictions, and, other such, BECAUSE, we LEARN that we ARE to LIVE in the spirit, NOT the flesh/self! Our needs become secondary to all else, BECAUSE we BELIEVE that *GOD* PROVIDES ALL of our needs, and, we SEE the need to pay this forward TO the world! WHEN we enter the spiritual plane, OVER, the natural plane, self-inclination, including desires, passions, and, that which BIND us, fall away, as petals fall off of a dying flower! The EGOCENTRIC being is now, under OUR control, not under the control of deception, delusion, confusion, and, well, that old serpent's devices!!!
Few are borne with addictions, or, bad habits; these are OF the world, and, ARE LEARNED behaviours, from our environments, upbringing, Friends, contacts, impressions, and, other stimuli! And YES, if they are DEEPLY embedded in our CHARACTER, from extensive use, and, feeling that it is acceptable, they ARE most DIFFICULT to correct, BUT, I TESTIFY, they CAN be corrected, overcome, and, eradicated! Turning to *GOD* makes the challenges easier to deal with, as well as STAYING IN THE WORD! Some people have to have other people to help them through, I did not; I simply, made the decision, or, the vow, and, went on to victory! It helps to REMOVE yourself from the wrong influences in your life, and, to start anew; which, few seem to be able to do, as, it involves ridding of people, lifestyles, even packing up, and, heading out, but, that is how I did it, and found, that being away from those bad influences, WAS the right choice to make! For one thing, IF we WANT to walk with *GOD*, we are to remove ourselves from wrong-minded people, which, seems cold, but, for which there is GOOD, SOUND reasons for, one of which is, when you are vulnerable, you are prey!!!
I discovered that, even some of the, seemingly, nicest people in the world, don't really want you to succeed at overcoming what you most need to! I don't think that they are to blame, I think that deception is influencing them, but, at any rate, often, your closest people, are the ones who will fight to KEEP you in your current state of existence, so, always consider this with the guidance of *GOD*!!!
Did you know addictions are idolatry? To be addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, food, or, whatever, is CHOOSING a THING over *GOD*! Very difficult to understand, but, as you learn more about being IN the spirit, the more sense it makes! To LOVE money, drugs, alcohol, sex, food, and, what have you, IS EGOCENTRICALLY premised, and, IS CONTROLLING YOU, instead of YOU, controlling it! So much to understand, but, a decision to turn to *GOD*, will remove much of the mystery involved!!!
To live in the spirit, involves reverence, sobriety, morality, ethics, a sound character, based on virtues, right behaviours, strength, resistance, perseverance, patience, tolerance, understanding, compliance, adherence, alignment, and, so much more; in other words, an absolute removal of that OF the world, that, it's afflictions, do NOT remove you, one iota, from your LORD, *GOD*! It is a conscious effort to maintain a HEALTHY conscience, FREED from the binding shackles OF this world, such as addiction, guilt, remorse, depression, insecurities, and, ALL other negative proofs OF this world, working in you, against *GOD*!!!
More to come, in future posts...
REV. LWINSOR © 2012
IF we REALLY WANT to OVERCOME addictions, *GOD* is working with us, and, for us! HE is seeking a TURNING TO HIM, a surrender, a submission, an admission that we are powerless without HIM; then, HE WILL work miracles of restoration, sometimes instantly, sometimes, it takes a long time, as, the person might have need of multiple lessons along the way, but, *GOD* IS IN THE MIX, and, STANDING STRONG FOR YOU!!!
Becoming WORD motivated, aids in understanding of bad habits, wrongful behaviours, addictions, and, other such, BECAUSE, we LEARN that we ARE to LIVE in the spirit, NOT the flesh/self! Our needs become secondary to all else, BECAUSE we BELIEVE that *GOD* PROVIDES ALL of our needs, and, we SEE the need to pay this forward TO the world! WHEN we enter the spiritual plane, OVER, the natural plane, self-inclination, including desires, passions, and, that which BIND us, fall away, as petals fall off of a dying flower! The EGOCENTRIC being is now, under OUR control, not under the control of deception, delusion, confusion, and, well, that old serpent's devices!!!
Few are borne with addictions, or, bad habits; these are OF the world, and, ARE LEARNED behaviours, from our environments, upbringing, Friends, contacts, impressions, and, other stimuli! And YES, if they are DEEPLY embedded in our CHARACTER, from extensive use, and, feeling that it is acceptable, they ARE most DIFFICULT to correct, BUT, I TESTIFY, they CAN be corrected, overcome, and, eradicated! Turning to *GOD* makes the challenges easier to deal with, as well as STAYING IN THE WORD! Some people have to have other people to help them through, I did not; I simply, made the decision, or, the vow, and, went on to victory! It helps to REMOVE yourself from the wrong influences in your life, and, to start anew; which, few seem to be able to do, as, it involves ridding of people, lifestyles, even packing up, and, heading out, but, that is how I did it, and found, that being away from those bad influences, WAS the right choice to make! For one thing, IF we WANT to walk with *GOD*, we are to remove ourselves from wrong-minded people, which, seems cold, but, for which there is GOOD, SOUND reasons for, one of which is, when you are vulnerable, you are prey!!!
I discovered that, even some of the, seemingly, nicest people in the world, don't really want you to succeed at overcoming what you most need to! I don't think that they are to blame, I think that deception is influencing them, but, at any rate, often, your closest people, are the ones who will fight to KEEP you in your current state of existence, so, always consider this with the guidance of *GOD*!!!
Did you know addictions are idolatry? To be addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, food, or, whatever, is CHOOSING a THING over *GOD*! Very difficult to understand, but, as you learn more about being IN the spirit, the more sense it makes! To LOVE money, drugs, alcohol, sex, food, and, what have you, IS EGOCENTRICALLY premised, and, IS CONTROLLING YOU, instead of YOU, controlling it! So much to understand, but, a decision to turn to *GOD*, will remove much of the mystery involved!!!
To live in the spirit, involves reverence, sobriety, morality, ethics, a sound character, based on virtues, right behaviours, strength, resistance, perseverance, patience, tolerance, understanding, compliance, adherence, alignment, and, so much more; in other words, an absolute removal of that OF the world, that, it's afflictions, do NOT remove you, one iota, from your LORD, *GOD*! It is a conscious effort to maintain a HEALTHY conscience, FREED from the binding shackles OF this world, such as addiction, guilt, remorse, depression, insecurities, and, ALL other negative proofs OF this world, working in you, against *GOD*!!!
More to come, in future posts...
REV. LWINSOR © 2012
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