Action Plans

The decision to stop cutting is not an easy one to make. Yet, in order for them to be successful, the decision needs to come from the person that struggles with it. The individual has to own the personal decision in order for change to start taking place. There is hope for a new way of living, but the individual has to declare his or her own right to walk in freedom.

As this decision is made, it is beneficial for the individual to set himself or herself up to win by establishing new boundaries and setting guidelines to help them when they face temptations that will lead them to old behavior.

Foundation for an Effective Action Plan

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 4 to “put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires” and to “be made new in the attitude of your minds” (v. 22-23, NIV). It is up to us to make a personal decision to leave the old habits behind and start practicing new ones. Our minds must be renewed, according to Romans 12:2. We must put aside the old nature and start living in our new nature in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”

In Him there is hope, life, and a new beginning. Therefore, it is vital to prepare our mind for action through His Word, but we also need to practice new habits. For this reason, the following proposed checklist has been put together to help such individuals prepare for their journey towards freedom. The person seeking freedom from cutting can ask themselves the following statements and use them as guidelines to ensure that a plan has been put in place. The better the plan of action is, the better equipped the person will be to stand up against the storms of life.

Creating a Plan of Action

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