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In Week 2 of our 6-part Monday series walking through Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast, we’re diving into Days 8–13—a powerful stretch focused on mindset, identity, and learning to renew your mind in Christ.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts, trapped by unhelpful labels, or frustrated that willpower isn’t cutting it, this week is for you. We explore the truth behind the stories we tell ourselves—and how taking your thoughts captive, anchoring your identity in Jesus, and learning to recognize your triggers can begin to shift everything.
Whether you're mid-fast, just getting started, or preparing for September’s live-coached fast, these insights will help you move from shame to self-awareness, and from self-effort to spiritual renewal.
📘 This week covers:
🧠 Day 8: Take Every Thought Captive
How metacognition (thinking about your thinking) helps you stop letting lies lead—and start aligning your thoughts with God’s truth.
🏷️ Day 9: Ditching the Label
Why you don’t need to call yourself an “alcoholic” to pursue freedom—and how unhelpful labels can limit what God wants to do.
⚠️ Day 10: The Willpower Trap
Willpower runs out. Good news: Jesus doesn’t. Why grace, habit change, and identity work better.
🙏 Day 11: Prime with Prayer
How prayer can move beyond performance and become your lifeline for connection, comfort, and clarity.
🔁 Day 12: Understanding Triggers and Habits
What’s really happening underneath your urges to drink—and how to respond with wisdom, not autopilot.
🚫 Day 13: Overcome the Urge to Drink
The HALT tool (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) and other tactical ways to pause and reset when cravings strike.
💌 Resources & Links:
📣 Join the September 40 Day Fast
Registration is open now for the next live-coached 40 Day Alcohol Fast starting September 8! Walk through the fast in real time with coaching, community, and the support you need to finish strong.
👉 Sign up here
📖 Order your copy of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
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