I need advice.
How do I stop saying God's name in vain? Have any of you had to deal with that? Or really, any of you who've tried to stop swearing or using certain phrases for any reason?
It's a pretty deeply engrained habit for me and I don't realize I'm saying "Oh my God!" or "Jesus Christ!" (sometimes mixed with various expletives, making it sound way worse) until it's way too late. Last Sunday I said it while in the freaking church, in front of a group of people who'd just been praying with me. I wanted to sink through the floor, and this Sunday I don't want to mess up again like that.
Note: I know bringing up religion here on Chaz can be tricky. I don't intend to start *any* kind of debate with this. I'm just hoping I can get some ideas to stop a bad habit.
How do I stop saying God's name in vain? Have any of you had to deal with that? Or really, any of you who've tried to stop swearing or using certain phrases for any reason?
It's a pretty deeply engrained habit for me and I don't realize I'm saying "Oh my God!" or "Jesus Christ!" (sometimes mixed with various expletives, making it sound way worse) until it's way too late. Last Sunday I said it while in the freaking church, in front of a group of people who'd just been praying with me. I wanted to sink through the floor, and this Sunday I don't want to mess up again like that.
Note: I know bringing up religion here on Chaz can be tricky. I don't intend to start *any* kind of debate with this. I'm just hoping I can get some ideas to stop a bad habit.