PREOCCUPIED

Baca: Romans 12:2

"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." ( Romans 12:2 ) NLT

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for Today

One road sign-or symptom-of a developing life-controlling problem is a growing anticipation of a behavioral practice or substance, leading to preoccupation. On the job, while driving or during the daily routine, thoughts turn to a substance or behavior. The substance could be alcohol, drugs or food. The behavior might involve pornography, illicit sex, gambling-or even common things like shopping or working, which can become an obsession.

Here are some indicators of preoccupation:


The mind is increasingly filled with thoughts of the substance or behavior.
Vacation times and other recreation are planned around the substance or behavior.
There is a growing need for the substance/behavior in times of stress.




Consider this ...


During times when there is not much else going on, do you find yourself thinking about and planning a time when you'll be able to use or practice? Have you ever found yourself planning a vacation or everyday leisure on the basis of how it would serve the need of your life-controlling problem?

Are you willing to ask God to transform the way you think?

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