Detox: a cleanse; a refreshing; a reset. Natural detoxes have many proven benefits such as boosting energy levels, strengthening the immune system, and eliminating toxins. People love what a natural detox can do for their physical bodies, but what about a spiritual detox? Is it beneficial to eliminate behaviors which could cause negative spiritual effects in our lives and hinder a breakthrough? Here are five behaviors we need to eliminate to live our best life ever: 1. Unrealistic Expectations When we have unrealistic expectations of others, we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment and resentment. It’s important to love and accept others right where they’re at and to stop trying to get something from an individual who simply can’t give it. Jesus is our source – nobody else – and when we understand that, we can be free. 2. Wrong Relationships 1 Corinthians 15:33 says, “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” No doubt about it, we will become exactly like the people we surrounded ourselves with! Stay away from “still” people: still complaining, still hating, still not making a change, still living in the past, still making excuses. These kinds of relationships will cause toxicity in our lives. Understand that relationships are either for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Don’t hold onto a relationship longer than the Lord intended. 3. Fear of Man Fear of man is being more impressed with man’s reaction to our actions than with God’s reaction. It’s time to detox from people-pleasing and the fear of man’s opinion. If we live for people’s acceptance, we will die from their rejection. Proverbs 29:25 tells us, “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.” We will never please everyone and remember that God’s opinion is the only one that really counts. Live to please Him, not others. 4. Comparison 2 Corinthians 10:12: “…But when they measure themselves by one another and compare themselves with one another, they are without understanding.” When we compare ourselves with one another the Bible says we are unwise. Comparison can result in insecurities, inferiority complexes, jealousies, competitiveness, and discouragement – all of which are toxic. 5. Complacency Complacency is when we experience a calm satisfaction with our own abilities or with a situation, which prevents us from trying harder. Zephaniah 1:12: “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are complacent, those who say in their hearts, ‘The Lord will not do good, nor will he do ill.’” We can become complacent in our workplace, ministry, relationships, and with the Lord. Complacency will keep us in our “safe zone.” It will block our growth, our breakthrough, and God’s best. It’s Detox Time! It’s time to be cleansed, refreshed, and reset! Pray the following prayer and detox now: Dear heavenly Father, I desire to live my best life, walking in the highest call You have for me. I ask You to cleanse and detoxify my spiritual life from any unrealistic expectations, wrong relationships, fear of man, comparison, complacency, and any other behaviors or attitudes that are bringing toxicity into my life. I’m sorry for allowing these behaviors to hinder me. Lord, I ask You to empower me to make any changes necessary for me to stay free, fill me with Your glory, and refresh and ignite my spiritual life, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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