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When frustrated, plan your next move. If nothing is going on except your frustration, plan how you will get busy (Get active). If too much is going on, plan how you will change your mindset with something relaxing that might take your mind off of _______.

Second, call someone. They can probably take your mind in a new direction.

Third, get busy…[Read more]

Was managing my recovery for the past 14 years only to have a major set back while cruising. I’m so disappointed with my loss of focus as well as monetary loss.

The Bible says to think about things that are of good report. Every minute of every day we get to choose… Think about bad things, job problems, school problems, money problems, or, we can go out of our way to find something good to think about. This is a great exercise for quitting addictions, because this is very similar to a key habit for…[Read more]

Spiritual Ideas
What if we were given a brand new start to life? Put into paradise in the Garden of Eden. Everything brand new except that we still have our same old thoughts and ways of thinking. What advice would really help you change your life and get rid of this addiction?
I would say: “Dear Self, you are getting some of the destruction out o…[Read more]

Hey, been a while.
I love reading the messages that come through my email with scripture encouragement, when I sent msg I never done that cause you never know if offending someone somwhere.
Anyway, in UK to can sign up with gamstop, I sone that was 5 years, didn’t really help coz only went on to use unlicensed sites overseas. Was always i…[Read more]

Thomas Edison recommended that people always keep trying. People think he was the smartest person in the world. But I doubt it. He was one of many brilliant people, but, he became the greatest inventer because he always kept trying. After failure #400 with the lightbulb, he tried again.
Second, keep trying to quote more scripture. Keep trying to…[Read more]

Studying Abroadoffers a multitude of benefits, including cultural immersion, academic excellence, networking opportunities, practical experience, financial aid options, and language acquisition. These experiences not only enrich a student’s education but also prepare them for a successful and fulfilling career in an increasingly interconnected…[Read more]

Oh I am so grateful for today. I have finally ban myself from the casino. I did it, I didn’t think twice. I got so tired of losing. Its like a new day. Please pray for me.

Satan attacks forcefully after bad things happen to us. To win that battle, react just like Joseph did: “Run instantly.” Example, car breaks again, money is short, and frustration is high.

Consider reacting by planning “What you will do today, this evening, this hour, and right now.” Realize, that your healthy plan is not what your flesh wants y…[Read more]

With gambling, something partially dies, or starts to die, the more it is done. Many agree that bad things happen because of bad habits, but most agree that this habit kills love, joy, peace, and purpose to a greater or lesser degree. Consider printing this out and ranking from 1 to 10 (With 10 being best), your level in each category.

Peace…[Read more]

Reading these posts (its been too many days from reading) it really helps. Today reading one thing I recognise is for me is another attraction is not so much the winning but that feeling of danger , despersation then suddenly a win even if only temporary.

At the beginning of the week I got the urge to gamble. I said I would go in 2 days and went and got the money….which is from my credit card.
I am so happy that I woke up the next day and knew I couldnt go. I spent the money in the garden centre but at least I have something to show for the money. Gambling is such a horrible destructive…[Read more]

Don’t overestimate the pleasure of gambling. Don’t underestimate the destruction of gambling. Consider praying:
“Father, teach me to not overestimate of the pleasure of gambling or sin. Show me how the devil tricks me.”
If you fall 2 days from now, the destruction that happens over the following few days, weeks, and months, is part of that ple…[Read more]

Know exactly where, when, and how temptation starts for you. With every article, it is usually a 10 (best) for your situation, a 1 (weak) for you, or average. When articles are great for you make notes, put them in a Google doc etc. It may be way wiser to read an article that addresses your root cause 12 times in 12 days, versus new fresh…[Read more]

Spiritual Ideas
Finding our purpose is a top two quitting habit. A person who says, “I’m willing to do what God wants me to do to change the world,” is way more likely to quit. They have multiple reasons to quit, and high motivation to quit.

Second, quitting “sticks” way more often when you start your purpose. Life has never been better for me.…[Read more]

Spiritual Ideas
The Bible clearly says “We can do it.” First, we need to gain the habit of running from triggers. Step one is to tell God your plan. Consider praying:

“Father, help me to run from gambling thoughts”. I commit to praying this prayer _______ times per day, and praying it five straight times if I stumble on anything tempting.…[Read more]

Quitting takes several steps. Not falling is step one. Going to war with temptation and bad thoughts is step #2. Getting rid of bad thoughts is step #3. Consider praying:

“Father, help me to have a reply for every bad thought every time.”
Third, consider making a Bible verse into a prayer:

Psalm 101:3 ESV I will not set before my eyes on anyth…[Read more]