Are Your Sins the Same Story Again and Again? Rewrite the Script.
Nov 2, 2023
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Learn how to overcome repetitive sins by recognizing the patterns and triggers behind them, and rewriting the script. Explore the challenges of rewriting the script and the iterative process of finding what works. Discover the process of breaking free from sinful behaviors and patterns with recognition, planning, and intense effort, with the help of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
Recognizing the familiar pattern of sin enables individuals to identify triggers and situations where it is more likely to occur.
Proactively rewriting the script of sin involves developing a plan to modify habitual responses and experimenting to find effective approaches.
Deep dives
Recognize the Script of Sin
Many individuals struggle with recurring sins and feel overwhelmed and powerless. Recognizing the pattern and script of the sin is the first step. For example, understanding the familiar pattern of gossip or anger can help to be aware of when the temptation arises. This awareness allows individuals to identify specific triggers and situations where the sin is more likely to occur.
Proactively Rewrite the Script
After recognizing the script, the next step is to proactively rewrite it. Developing a plan to modify the habitual response can help break the pattern. This may involve redirecting conversations, taking a pause, or removing oneself from the situation. It's important to experiment and adjust the script as needed, as it may take time and effort to find an effective approach that works.
Intense Effort to Rewrite the Script
To break free from the grip of sin, it only takes 30 seconds of intense effort. By mustering the determination to choose a different path and commit to it for a short but focused duration, individuals can overcome the pull of the familiar groove. This could involve changing behavior, challenging thoughts, or taking a bold step towards a new direction. After the initial intense effort, individuals often experience a newfound sense of freedom and empowerment.
Do you commit the same sins over and over again? Does it feel like a bad movie that you’re stuck watching, with the same sad script playing over and over again?
Rewrite it. Rewrite the script.
Today, Fr. Mike gives us some novel ideas for steering hard out of the “grooves” of sin we've worn deep into the bedrock of our daily lives.