The one day everybody should stop is on the Sabbath. That is one day where we should practice worshiping God, praising God, and resting.
I am bad at stopping, and I am bad at contentment. Consider praying:
“Father, lead me not into temptation, and help me to be content.”
I have been setting an alarm on my phone for every 9 minutes to remind me to pray my prayers. I need to make this one a priority.
Second, yes we are stopping the main habit, but I am talking about stopping the constant adrenaline/dopamine surge that we are addicted to. Example: One is quitting porn so they decide to play video games instead. Four hours later, they are fried from games, and in that exhausted state, they need to fight temptation.
Instead, set your phone alarm to every 10 minutes. Pray your quitting prayers faithfully during your alternate activity, and plan “Exactly when you will quit the alternate activity.”
Psalm says: “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Before your alternate activity, pause and spend 2 minutes being still before God. After your alternate activity, pause and spend 2 minutes being still before God.
Third, consider an alternate activity where you can practice peace.
Take a hot bath or shower
Stretch out your body, focusing on the neck, shoulders, and legs
Do a crossword puzzle
Cuddle a pet if you have one
Sing your favorite song
Light a candle and watch the flame for a few minutes
Write down three small things you’re still grateful for
Look through old photos
Romans 8:6 ESV For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.”
When I praise the Lord for a few minutes, I am setting my mind on the Spirit which leads to peace.
Fourth, set a high value on peace. Look forward to ending high adrenaline activities so that you can do peaceful ones. Ones that allow you to be still and know that He is God.
Fifth, I am going to live a more peaceful lifestyle. Maybe it will help me sleep for a change. It will certainly bring me closer to God.
Finally, honor the sabbath. Rest, and find relaxing things to do. Think about learning peaceful habits. Pray about contentment. When we are peaceful and content, we fight habits way better.
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