COURAGE TO SAY NO TO THE GARBAGE

Repentance: Definition: to feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin. Repentance is a change of heart and mind that brings us closer to God. It includes turning away from sin and turning to God for forgiveness. It is motivated by love for God and a sincere desire to obey His commandments.

Your trauma does not give you the right to use _________ in a sinful

way. Ephesians 4:26 Matthew 5:21-22 James 1:20 Emotions are / to us all but we cannot cross the _______ ______ and expect our spiritual life to remain in good standing. Biblical Example: In Genesis 4, Cain used his anger to kill his brother. Personal Application: There is a line between anger and hate, between forgiveness and unforgiveness. You must draw a line and commit to not crossing the threshold. 2. Your trauma does not give you the right to live in . Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 II Timothy 1:7 Psalm 23:4 Your ______ desire is at war with your ___ desire and if you cross the ___ ___ you cannot expect to remain victorious in the battle. Biblical Example: In Judges 6, Gideon is hiding from his enemies out of fear. Personal Application: There is a line between peace and fear, between anxiety and trust, between flesh and spirit. You must draw a line and commit to not crossing the threshold. 3. Your trauma does not give you the right to ___ your own life. James 4:17 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 Are your coping mechanisms ___ inspired or are they ______ inspired? Biblical Example: In Jonah 1, we see Jonah try to flee from God’s way to run his own life. Personal Application: There is a line between making a mistake and living a lifestyle of sin, between repentance and sorry that you got caught. You are not in your struggle, nor should you stay in _______. Romans 7:15 I Corinthians 10:13 Through Jesus, God has provided a way of _____ out of your situation - but do you see the _____ ______? Personal Application for when you’re starting today:

Read your Bible and pray everyday

Be willing to repent

Join a local church

Find a community to be accountable to

Quit making excuses