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

<p>Have you ever found yourself praying, repenting, and promising to do better, only to fall back into the same habits and behaviors?</p><p>You love God. You attend church. You read your Bible. You genuinely want to grow in your faith. <strong>So why do you keep struggling with the same patterns?</strong></p><p>In this episode of the <em>Rise to Freedom Podcast</em>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Through <strong>Romans 2:4 and James 1:22</strong>, we reflect on God’s kindness, the importance of genuine repentance, and the difference between hearing God’s Word and putting it into practice.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we’ll explore:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Christians sometimes struggle with repeated patterns.</li><li>The difference between feeling guilty and genuinely repenting.</li><li>How God’s love, grace, and mercy invite us toward change.</li><li>Why being active in church doesn’t automatically mean we’re growing spiritually.</li><li>How to recognize unhealthy patterns and begin making different choices.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Freedom Moment:</strong> You can know how to do church and still be learning how to surrender your life to God.</p><p><strong>One Step Closer to Freedom:</strong> Identify one recurring pattern, recognize what happens before it, and choose one different response you can practice this week.</p><p>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.</p><p>📖 <strong>Continue Your Journey to Freedom</strong></p><p>Learn more about Cecilia’s journey of healing, forgiveness, and freedom in her book, <em>Breaking the Chains: Finding Healing, Forgiveness, and Freedom in God</em>, available on Amazon.</p><p><strong>God has already given you everything you need to rise. Your flaws and all.</strong></p><p><br></p>