Month: September 2025
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Day 7 Recognizing your Triggers: Taking every thought captive
Theme: Victory begins in the mind. Scripture: “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 10:5 Reflection: How do you deal with the triggers in your life? Are you reacting out of habit or responding out of conviction? Prayer: Jesus, help me to take every thought captive and submit it to Your authority. Let…
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Day 6 Recognizing your Triggers: Renewing the Mind
Theme: Transformation starts with truth. Scripture: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” — John 17:17 Reflection: What lies or thought patterns need to be replaced with God’s truth? Prayer: Father, renew my mind with Your Word. Let Your…
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Day 5 Recognizing your Triggers: Accountability and Community
Theme: You weren’t meant to do this alone. Scripture: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17 Reflection: Who in your life can help you stay grounded and accountable? Prayer: God, thank You for the people who walk with me. Help me to lean on them and be a support in return.
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Day 4 Recognizing your Triggers: Self-Awareness and Weakness
Theme: Knowing your limits is a strength. Scripture: “Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord.” — Lamentations 3:40 Reflection: What weaknesses do you need to acknowledge and surrender to God today? Prayer: Lord, help me to be honest about my weaknesses and invite You into those places.
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Day 3 Recognizing your Triggers: Responding vs. Reacting
Theme: Pause, reflect, and choose a better response. Scripture: “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 Reflection: What would it look like to respond with grace instead of reacting in frustration? Prayer: Jesus, teach me to respond with wisdom and patience, even when I feel provoked.
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Day 2 Recognizing your Triggers: Identifying the Trigger
Theme: Behind every action is a root cause Reflection: What situations or emotions tend to trigger unhealthy responses in you?ehind every reaction is a root cause. Scripture: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 Prayer: Father, give me clarity to recognize the triggers that lead me away from Your peace.
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Day 1: Recognizing your Triggers: The Reality of Regression
Theme: Even with discipline, setbacks happen. Scripture: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 Reflection: When have you felt discouraged by falling into old patterns? What does perseverance look like in your current season? Prayer: Lord, help me not to…
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Recognizing Your Triggers
As I continue my journey toward rest and life balance, I’ve come to realize that no matter how disciplined I am, there are still moments when I slip back into old patterns. It can feel like taking a step backward—demoralizing and discouraging, often leaving me with a sense of defeat and failure. Whether it’s eating…
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