Yesterday I wrote about building a pyramid of great new activities which will greatly assist you. But, the challenge is remembering to do them. You can try sticky notes on your mirror, phone alarms, accountability partners, notes on your desk or calendar. You can develop codes so that the whole world does not know what is going on: While working I wrote TAFS a zillion times, it means – Turn aggressively from sin.
When building your pyramid the base must be solid. Firstly, how to have a weak base.
You join 3 softball teams because you are going to be active so that you can quit. But… say you do that but you ignore working on turning aggressively from thoughts of _____. This is why it is so wise to follow this daily process:
Repent fully, then pray: “Father, show me what to do.”
Joining 3 softball teams is a good idea. But doing that plus reminding yourself to turn every inning is a great idea (I often prayed, “Father help me to turn aggressively from sin,” 20-25 times daily when I was tempted). With that addition, now you are building your base (Turning from bad thoughts) and building upwards in your pyramid.
Secondly, pray the “Show me” prayer because I don’t know your past or present. God does. Over time He wants to give you special help for your special situation.
Thirdly, there is power in “To Do.” Doing everything we know to quit, then asking the Almighty what He wants you to do to quit = increased power. Asking the Almighty what He wants you to do in life = increased power. Turning aggressively from sin = increased power in your life.
Lastly, consider reading quitting articles every day with a piece of paper with a triangle on it. Write “Daily Habits” at the bottom of the triangle. As you study, put in vital information close to the base of your pyramid.
Over the next 30 days, see if you can “Do” the vital daily habits from the base of your pyramid every day.
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