40 Heart Cleansing Things to Give Up —with God’s Help

Fear of Failure – You don’t succeed without experiencing failure. Just make sure you fail forward.
Your Comfort Zone – It’s outside our comfort zones where new discoveries are made.
Feelings of Unworthiness – You are fearfully and wonderfully made by your creator. (see Psalm 139:14)
Impatience – God’s timing is the perfect timing.
Retirement – As long as you are still breathing, you are here for a reason. You have a purpose to influence others for Christ. Our work is not always tied to a paycheck.
People Pleasing – I can’t please everyone anyway. There is only one I need to strive to please.
Comparison – I have my own unique contribution to make and there is no one else like me.
Blame – I am not going to pass the buck. I will take responsibility for my actions.
Guilt – I am loved by Jesus and he has forgiven my sins. Today is a new day and the past is behind.
Overcommitment – Do less better and accomplish more.
Lack of Counsel – Wise decisions are rarely made in a vacuum.
Impurity – Live lives pure and without blemish.
Entitlement – The world does not owe me anything. God does not owe me anything. I live in humility and grace.
Apathy – Life is too short not to care.
Hatred – Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21).
Negativity – I will put the best construction on everything when it comes to other people. I will also minimize my contact with people who are negative and toxic.
The Spirit of Poverty – Believe that with God there is always more than enough and never a lack.
Going Through the Motions – The more you invest yourself, the more you will get back.
Complaint – Instead of contributing to the problem, be the solution.
The Pursuit of Happiness – God wants something greater and more lasting than happiness. It is called joy.
Bitterness – The only person I am hurting by holding on to this is myself.
Distraction – Life is filled with distractions that will take our eyes off the prize.
Giving up – God never gives up on us.
Mediocrity – If you are going to do something, then give it all you got.
Destructive Speech – Encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching (see Hebrews 10:25).
Busyness – It is a badge of honor to be busy. But that does not always translate to abundance.
Loneliness – With Jesus I am never alone. He is with me wherever I go.
Disunity – If two of you agree on earth about anything, it will be done for them by the Heavenly Father (see Matthew 18:19)
The Quick Fix – Rarely does true transformation happen overnight.
Worry – God is in control and worrying will not help.
Idolizing – Don’t assign anyone a standard they cannot live up to.
Resistance to Change – Change is certain. It is not if we will change, but how we will change.
Pride – Blessed are the humble.
Small View of God – Don’t tell God how big your problem is, tell your problem how big your God is.
Envy – I am blessed. My value is not found in my possessions, but in my relationship with my Heavenly Father.
Ungratefulness – You have been blessed in a way greater than you realize.
Selfish Ambition – God has a mission for me that is bigger than me.
Self-Sufficiency – Jesus is my strength. I can do all things through him (see Philippians 4:13)
Sorrow – Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5b)
My Life – Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life (John 12:25).

The List” by Rev. Phil Ressler at www.greaterthings.today. To find the full list and a link to Ressler’s book “40 Things to Give up for Lent and Beyond,” visit https://www.greaterthings.today/40-things-to-give-up-for-lent-the-list/.

40 Heart Cleansing Things to Give Up —with God’s Help

Fear of Failure – You don’t succeed without experiencing failure. Just make sure you fail forward.

Your Comfort Zone – It’s outside our comfort zones where new discoveries are made.

Feelings of Unworthiness – You are fearfully and wonderfully made by your creator. (see Psalm 139:14)

Impatience – God’s timing is the perfect timing.

Retirement – As long as you are still breathing, you are here for a reason. You have a purpose to influence others for Christ. Our work is not always tied to a paycheck.

People Pleasing – I can’t please everyone anyway. There is only one I need to strive to please.

Comparison – I have my own unique contribution to make and there is no one else like me.

Blame – I am not going to pass the buck. I will take responsibility for my actions.

Guilt – I am loved by Jesus and he has forgiven my sins. Today is a new day and the past is behind.

Overcommitment – Do less better and accomplish more.

Lack of Counsel – Wise decisions are rarely made in a vacuum.

Impurity – Live lives pure and without blemish.

Entitlement – The world does not owe me anything. God does not owe me anything. I live in humility and grace.

Apathy – Life is too short not to care.

Hatred – Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21).

Negativity – I will put the best construction on everything when it comes to other people. I will also minimize my contact with people who are negative and toxic.

The Spirit of Poverty – Believe that with God there is always more than enough and never a lack.

Going Through the Motions – The more you invest yourself, the more you will get back.

Complaint – Instead of contributing to the problem, be the solution.

The Pursuit of Happiness – God wants something greater and more lasting than happiness. It is called joy.

Bitterness – The only person I am hurting by holding on to this is myself.

Distraction – Life is filled with distractions that will take our eyes off the prize.

Giving up – God never gives up on us.

Mediocrity – If you are going to do something, then give it all you got.

Destructive Speech – Encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching (see Hebrews 10:25).

Busyness – It is a badge of honor to be busy. But that does not always translate to abundance.

Loneliness – With Jesus I am never alone. He is with me wherever I go.

Disunity – If two of you agree on earth about anything, it will be done for them by the Heavenly Father (see Matthew 18:19)

The Quick Fix – Rarely does true transformation happen overnight.

Worry – God is in control and worrying will not help.

Idolizing – Don’t assign anyone a standard they cannot live up to.

Resistance to Change – Change is certain. It is not if we will change, but how we will change.

Pride – Blessed are the humble.

Small View of God – Don’t tell God how big your problem is, tell your problem how big your God is.

Envy – I am blessed. My value is not found in my possessions, but in my relationship with my Heavenly Father.

Ungratefulness – You have been blessed in a way greater than you realize.

Selfish Ambition – God has a mission for me that is bigger than me.

Self-Sufficiency – Jesus is my strength. I can do all things through him (see Philippians 4:13)

Sorrow – Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5b)

My Life – Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life (John 12:25).

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The List” by Rev. Phil Ressler at www.greaterthings.today. To find the full list and a link to Ressler’s book “40 Things to Give up for Lent and Beyond,” visit https://www.greaterthings.today/40-things-to-give-up-for-lent-the-list/.

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