Seeking to Rid Myself of My Former Way of Life

Having one’s way tuned to You means giving up all former ways of living:  philosophies, thoughts, behaviors, associates, likes, desires and perspectives.  Living for You requires the acceptance of Your standard:  truth, justice, righteousness, love, humility, prudence and display of Godly knowledge.  I seek to rid myself of my former way of life.  However, I continue to resurrect it.  I evoke stimuli that give life to the old.  I must abolish all ties with the stimuli.  I must discard whatever system that is perpetuating life to the old. 

Once the old is devoid of life, I can be free to welcome You entirely in my life, thus bearing fruit of Your Spirit.  I, right now, summon myself to kill all stimuli that try to resurrect my old self.  I cut off its lifeline.  I seek only to know Your life. 

​Help me Lord.