Stuck

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

Nothing feels worse than being stuck in a pattern of behavior that you feel like you can’t get out of. Especially when you’ve made the decisions and created the habits that put you in that spot. I’ve faced situations like this in my life and I know how they feel. You begin to lose hope, forget who God is and what He’s capable of. Guilt, shame, and despair set in. What are we supposed to do when we feel stuck in a pattern of behavior that we can’t seem to get past? I’ve developed a plan that I use when I need to get unstuck. I’ve shared this before about defeating temptation but it’s also an effective plan to get unstuck.

1)    Tell God – When we are honest with God about our sin, He is faithful to cleanse us from our unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

2)    Tell Somebody – The enemy wants us to stay isolated when are stuck. But God’s Word tells us to confess our sins to others for healing. (James 5:16)

3)    Take practical steps to get back on track – Sometimes, getting unstuck is as simple as avoiding the behavior that got us there in the first place. It’s not always that simple, but it’s a place to start. (2 Peter 1:5-9)

If you’re currently stuck in a destructive pattern of behavior or thoughts, I encourage you to get honest with God, get honest with others, and take steps to get past it. God desires for us to come to Him when we are stuck. The enemy wants us to stay isolated and stay stuck. When we bring our deeds into the light and let God work in us, we can get unstuck and become the person God desires us to be. Don’t stay stuck and in despair. Come out into the light and let God grow you through the process. After all, the old has gone, we are new creations in Christ. 

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old is gone, the new is here.