The War

 Through my experience of this principle, I discover that even when I want to do good, evil is ready to sabotage me. Truly, deep within my true identity, I love to do what pleases God.  But I discern another power operating in my humanity, waging a war against the moral principles of my conscience and bringing me into captivity as a prisoner to the “law” of sin—this unwelcome intruder in my humanity. (Romans 7:21-24, TPT)

The above scripture passage describes a universal truth that applies to everyone living today. There are those times when we want to do what we know is right, but instead resort to actions that are not representative of who we truly are internally. I believe bad habits (like food, pornography, or shopping addictions) are an ineffective way for anyone to deal with an emotional wound. Bad habits are a lot like putting a small bandage over a large bleeding gaping wound. It just won’t work. (I am also preaching to myself.) If therapy can help with finding the source of an emotional wound behind the bad habit, you must do whatever will bring you back to the best version of yourself that is possible.

No matter the challenges you are facing or the bad habits you are working to break, Romans 8:38-39 (TLB) gives one thing that you can always count on from your heavenly Father: For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels won’t, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God’s love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are—high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean—nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us. I believe God is listening, and is working to turn your challenges into something meaningful that will help someone on their life walk. You can be certain of this.