Confession #4: Programmed

I allowed myself to be programmed for the majority of my life. Companies that cared nothing for me controlled a large part of my thoughts and behavior, and I didn’t even realize it. I ignored so much preaching against the media that was being poured in my mind. I scoffed at the idea that the devil was behind all of it. I thought I would be ok, but I was wrong.Knowing what I know now, it would be completely logical to continue to allow myself to be programmed from the channels on the tel-a-vision. I encourage you and everyone I love to unplug from the predictive programming that is subtly taking over your mind and turn you into an NPC . “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬Confessions and Convictions:Through expressing my sincerest struggles wrestling with self, sin and the Savior, I seek to offer hope and encouragement through pointing people to the only resolve we have in this life: Jesus. I seek to share the lessons that I have learned through mistakes that I have made and poor thinking patterns I have often embraced. In the aftermath of so much destruction, I open my Bible and I begin to set my convictions based on His way rather than my way concerning what is that good and honest path: the straight and narrow (and often lonely) road that leads to greater faith and true fulfillment. The path of self denial, self discipline, personal restriction, a submission to the Father… for lack of a better metaphor, the cross.