I Love God, So Why Do I Keep Falling Into the Same Patterns?

Have you ever found yourself praying, repenting, and promising to do better, only to fall back into the same habits and behaviors? You love God. You attend church. You read your Bible. You genuinely want to grow in your faith. So why do you keep struggling with the same patterns? In this episode of the Rise to Freedom Podcast, Cecilia Columbus opens up about her personal struggle with sexual sin, the cycle of guilt and shame, and how developing a genuine relationship with God transformed her understanding of repentance, grace, and spiritual growth. Together, we explore what it means to move beyond simply going through the motions of Christianity and begin allowing God’s love and Word to change how we live. Through Romans 2:4 and James 1:22, we reflect on God’s kindness, the importance of genuine repentance, and the difference between hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice. In this episode, we’ll explore: Why Christians sometimes struggle with repeated patterns. The difference between feeling guilty and genuinely repenting. How God’s love, grace, and mercy invite us toward change. Why being active in church doesn’t automatically mean we’re growing spiritually. How to recognize unhealthy patterns and begin making different choices. Your Freedom Moment: You can know how to do church and still be learning how to surrender your life to God. One Step Closer to Freedom: Identify one recurring pattern, recognize what happens before it, and choose one different response you can practice this week. Remember, spiritual growth isn’t about pretending you have everything together. It’s about being honest with God, responding to His love, and continuing to grow. 📖 Continue Your Journey to Freedom Learn more about Cecilia’s journey of healing, forgiveness, and freedom in her book, Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God, available on Amazon. God has already given you everything you need to rise. Your flaws and all.