I smoked briefly in my earlier adult years. For me to "give up," smoking cigarettes was not the issue, it was the very act of giving up that bothered me. Call it a stubborn will or immaturity, but I'm tenacious and daring when pursuing life's challenges. This "go get it," "I'm quitter," personality is relentless and flawed. As opposed to "giving up any bad habit, I choose to GIVE IT to God. I surrendered to the all consuming fire and battle axe! Jesus Christ through the spiritual guidance of the Holy Spirit gave my lifestyle choices wisdom and purpose.
In my experience when one has chosen to "give up," no further action is required as opposed to surrendering. To surrender, though grammatically is synonymous, the "attitude," differs in my opinion. The attitude of GIVING my addiction, worries, battles and character flaws to my Savior requires a constant mode of obedience and trust. No, I will not "give up," in defeat, but rather walk in faith and restoration! I courageously give my bad habits to the department of deliverance. Healing only occurs when we follow through and up as directed.
The only thing I "can't do," is give up on God and give in to satan! I can do all things through Christ Jesus is my daily proclamation. To be steadfast unmovable and always abounding in the work of the Lord takes a DAILY surrender! No, I didn't just "give up" a sinful lifestyle, but I did GIVE MY LIFE to Jesus Christ and ask the Holy Ghost to rule and abide in my heart! I win because Jesus WON, before the foundations of the world! #TEAMJESUS4LIFE
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