Things to say to “out loud” just before you do something stupid:

• “Aren’t you tired of being sick and tired?”
• “Enough already!”
• “You know what you’re doing!”
• “Stop it!” Stop! Stop!
• “You know where this leads!”
• “Will this make you better?”
• “Really! Get worse? Really! Really!”
• “Is this helping you?”
• “Does this honor Christ?”
• “Will this bring you more order or chaos?”
• “Do you want to stay shallow?”
• “Do you want to practice more stupid?”
• “Aren’t you trying to be a good man?” (God’s man)
• “Do you want more relapses, regrets, and remorse?”
• “Turn around. Walk away!”
• “Do you want to live and die in the shallow end of the pool?”
• “A disciplined life is a free life.”
• “Do you want freedom or addiction?”
• “Don’t be stupid!”
• “Is this helping you go forward?”
• “Fight to protect your peace, rest and joy?”

Homework

Pick 5 of the above statements to repeat in moments of weakness.

PRAYER

Father, please give me wisdom and strength. Help me with righteousness, discipline and surrender. And, may it be all to your glory. Amen.