Ep 19 The Struggle is Real Part 1

Heads up! Today’s episode is different than anything we’ve done before

• The inspo behind this episode: whatever your sin struggle, know we are in it with you and we believe in the transforming power of scripture and the freedom in can bring when mediated on
• If at all possible, we encourage you to wait to listen to this episode in a space where you can be alone, quiet, in the dark, with the volume up via speaker/headphones
• Pattern to expect this episode: 15 categories of sin struggles with their corresponding scriptures to meditate on

100% Tongue: short, rude, mean, unloving, unkind, slander, gossip, lying

• Psalm 34: 13-14, Colossians 3:8-10 and 4:6

92% Idolatry: not prioritizing consistent time with Jesus over everything

• Colossians 1:15-19, Mark 1:35

83% - Toxic eating habits, obsessive body image and weight control

• Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 31:30, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

75% - Entitlement, impatience, self centeredness, pride

• Philippians 2:3, James 4:10, Ephesians 4:1-3

75% - Addictions/unbalanced, unhealthy, sinful desires towards: worldly lifestyle, social media/entertainment, porn, shopping, substances, food, sex, sleep, work

• Galatians 5:1, 15-26, Philippians 4:8-9

75% - Fear, anxiety, mental health

• Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

75% - Insecurity of your personality, appearance or social performance

• Philippians 1:6, Romans 5:5, Hebrews 4:16, 13:6, Isaiah 32:17, Jeremiah 17:7

67% - Loneliness, isolation, abandonment, disassociation from oneself

• Psalm 139, Hebrews 13:5

67% - Discontentment, disappointment, feeling lack

• Philippians 4:11-13, Matthew 6:19-21, Psalm 34:8-10, Psalm 23:1

58% - Shame, guilt, condemnation

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 and 21, Romans 10:11 and 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 118:5

58% - Anger, violence (in word, thought, or actions)

• Psalm 34:13 and 37:8, Ephesians 4:2 and 31

58% - Critical, judgemental, “assuming/assigning the worst” spirit

• Romans 2:1-4 and 12:16-18, Colossians 3:12-13a

58% - Unforgiveness, bitterness, unmerciful heart, revengeful spirit

• 1 John 1:9 and 4:20, Matthew 5:43-48,  Ephesians 4:31-32

50% - Self Esteem/ Identity (unbiblical view of yourself, too high, too low)

• Genesis 1:27, 1 Corinthians 12:27 and 6:19-20, 1 John 3:1-2

42% - Sadness, depression, difficult to feel joy, feel purpose

• Psalm 23:4, Psalm 34:17-18, Psalm 30:11, Jeremiah 15:16, Psalm 16:8-9, Psalm 33:21, Romans 8:28

• We hope that you can come back and return to this episode whenever you need to have these verses read and washed over your mind in the future
• Today is only Part 1 of this topic, come back next week for Part 2!
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