In Step Seven, we ask God to remove our shortcomings. Paul encourages us to live by the Spirit rather than by our flesh. In Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV), Paul talks about the fruits of the Spirit: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control; against such things there is no law." Pray that God will remove your defects of character and replace them with the fruits of the Spirit, for our sinful flesh has been crucified with Christ. James 4:7 says, "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." It is through the power of Jesus that we are able to stay strong. (Quoted from page 40 of 12 Steps to Recovery From Overeating by Julie Kleinhans)
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