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 “I decided to take note of patterns because patterns never lie. If I could change my patterns then I could change my life.” In my previous post , I shared mechanisms I’ve previously used to tolerate sin. The feedback from the post had me dig even deeper and evaluate my lifestyle, my patterns and habits in the light of eternity. Let me fill you in on the biggest lie I have believed- that I can do life alone! The thought of appearing or embracing my need for help (even when I desperately need it) makes me cringe. Because I am a woman that would prefer to watch humanity tremble at my roar, envisioning my groaning and presenting my vulnerability is an attack on my manifested confidence-or is it simply pride? Yes, that is it- my pride; this puffed up attitude that I can do it all (bad and good) by myself.   God has wired each of us to be dependent on each other. I can prove this to be true, by constantly evaluating what I say to and about myself. The mumbling t...

Image Courtesy of gettyimages.co.uk The invisibility of my sin to the human eye doesn’t make me a saint. Being born and bred in a Christian home does not automatically have a preacher’s kid operate as holier than anyone else is; you know like scripture quoting, tongue speaking and may be (just maybe) demon chasing. We do not exist in a sin free bubble. Allow me to let you in on the reality that just like you, our battle with sin is constant. Probably even worse for us because the enemy is not impressed with one big happy Christian family. I will speak for myself and maybe a few more who may read this and identify with the struggle. Over time we simply create schemes to deal with our fallen nature if not feed the sin. For instance many at times, given that majority expect me to uphold the virtues of Christianity, if for one reason or the other I find myself in sin, or in a continuous cycle of engaging in it, I may bury it rather than confess it. I mean what people don’...