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Breaking the Cycle

DAY 3 OF 7

Why We React the Way We Do

Sometimes we overreact to small things because they touch something deep inside us.
A raised voice may trigger memories of being scolded.
A delay in attention may remind you of being ignored as a child.
These are triggers; present moments that reopen old wounds.

The problem isn’t always what’s happening now; it’s what it reminds us of.
Our hearts store memories that shape our perception of people and situations.

But here’s the good news: God can rewire your responses. Through awareness and His truth, He can teach you to respond differently with peace, not pain.

Ask Him to show you the triggers in your life. Healing begins with understanding.

Reflection

What situations trigger strong emotional reactions in you?
How might God be inviting you to respond with new awareness and grace?

About this Plan

Breaking the Cycle

We all carry stories; some beautiful, some painful. But what happens when the pain of yesterday begins shaping how we love, parent, and live today? Many of us unknowingly repeat the same emotional cycles (anger, rejection, fear, or dysfunction) we once hated. This 7-day plan, Breaking the Cycle, invites you on a journey of reflection and restoration; learning that God’s plan for you is wholeness. He wants you free from the patterns that limit you so you can pass peace, not pain, to the next generation. If you’ve ever said, “This ends with me", this plan is for you.

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We would like to thank Olusegun Oduyebo for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://youtu.be/g95HvHHKtTE?si=9wxt0kluPduG0Lsu