It really is not by our own power that we overcome our
bondage. It is only by His Spirit.
Back in the Old Testament they had to keep offering the
blood of bulls and goats as a sin offering - it was a type of what Jesus would eventually do for us.
But then they would go out and keep on sinning. Why? Because they couldn't help it. They did not have the Holy Spirit. But we do!
Hallelujah!
We have to do what God tells us to do - obedience.
Then when we do, He steps in and places His power on our
efforts and then we get the victory. Praise the Lord!
Old habits can be broken one day at a time. There is no fear! It will be OK to let go of what has been holding you. Things like food, alcohol or drugs, whatever it is that has had a hold on you; you can let go and not be afraid. The Lord will help you.
It really will be OK.
How do we know? He said so.
Just for today we can obey the Lord. Just for today
we can follow a healthy food plan. Just for today we can lay that cigarette down; that bottle, that drug. His power is perfect in our weakness.
Look up the following verses...
1 John 4:18
Isaiah 41:10
Zechariah 4:6-7
2 Corinthians 12:9a - His power is perfect in our weakness
Psalm 32:7
Psalm 73:25-26
I did not overcome the mountain of food addiction in my own strength. Food is eight times more addictive than cocaine. And I have done plenty of that in my life too. But I found the food the hardest thing to let go of. It was God's Holy Spirit that did it. One step at a time He has helped me to come away from the bondage to a place of freedom - one day at a time.
You can do all things through Christ who gives you the strength - see Philippians 4:13 - you really can!
God bless you and make it a great day - only you have the power to do that.
God loves you - He really, really does.
Hanny Lynn Stearns
Fish N Loaves Ministires, Inc.
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