This week on Table Talk, Chel and Jan discuss breaking free from the bad. Join us!

SOUNDBITES

Why can’t we just stop? Why Don’t we?

About 70% of smokers say they would like to quit. Drug and alcohol abusers struggle to give up addictions that hurt their bodies and tear apart families and friendships. And many of us have unhealthy excess weight that we could lose if only we would eat right and exercise more. So why don’t we do it?

Stress is a big part of the answer.

Lack support

Tips on breaking a bad habit

1. For those in infant stages or non-threatening levels. (Jan)

• Avoid tempting situations. If you always stop for a donut on your way to work, try a different route. Keep fatty foods, cigarettes, alcohol and other tempting items out of your home.
• Replace unhealthy behaviors with healthy ones. Try exercise, a favorite hobby or spending time with family.
• Prepare mentally. If you can’t avoid a tempting situation, prepare yourself in advance. Think about how you want to handle it and mentally practice what you plan.
• Reward yourself for small steps. Give yourself a healthy treat when you’ve achieved a small goal or milestone.

1. For those with an addiction. (Chel)

• Seek professional help
• One day at a time.
• Celebrate the wins, move past the losses.
• Commit to doing whatever it takes.

1. For both – enlist support!!!

• Get rid of the friends who enable
• Find friends that will support your changes
• Read scripture & Pray
• Table Talk Prayer Group
  • If you want to pray for women around the country that are trying to break a habit, sign up to be a prayer partner
  • If you need support, send us your request and know all over the country women will be praying for you. Lifting you up on a daily basis.
  • Let us know how it’s going.

Verses to cling to:

You are already forgiven
1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

You can overcome
1 Cor. 10:13. No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

Pray for strength and peace
Philippians 4:6-8  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Fight the spiritual battle
James 4:7  -  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

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