Emotionally Tied to Mistakes
As I sit here, I think about mistakes that I've made in my life. I've learned from many of them. Some has made me a wiser person. Then there were those I look back at and ask, "what was I thinking??" Have you ever had "what was I thinking" moment? "Why did I stay with her?" "Why did I smoke that?" Then within those stupid mistakes, we find a few that was hard to correct. A woman or man you just couldn't leave alone. In these cases, it's because regardless of the situation we have become emotionally tied to our mistake. In many ways be become tied to people because of our own insecurities. We are afraid of being alone, we don't feel we can do better or we are in love with being in love.
A stronghold is a sin that we find ourselves tied to and don't have the strength to leave it alone. Our emotions are the key to our deliverance. First, ask yourself, what does this relationship do for me emotionally. Then ask if that feeling is worth the cost of being in the relationship. The drama, the crying, the fussing and fighting. Then ask yourself the question, is it time for me to detox my emotions from this person? The problem with the detox is, it's painful. It hurt like you wouldn't believe, but it's worth it once you've made it through. It is essential for your spiritual well being.
Whatever your "mistake" is, don't get so tied into it that you can't see your way out of it. God can give you the courage to walk away, even if your heart is still engaged.
Love you
Pastor Montagne