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WINNING WITH THE WORD by Dr. MaryAnn Diorio “Winning with the Word” is a weekly blog that will help you to be a winner in life by applying God’s principles for living the abundant life as found in the Bible, God’s manual for life. AN INVITATION TO YOU: To follow this blog, click here.   If this blog has blessed you, please encourage your family and friends to subscribe as well. Thank you! ______________________________________   Do you prefer listening instead of reading? Then click below to listen to today’s blog post:     https://media.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/content.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/WWW_Podcast_M12022019_Are_You_Playing_the_Blame_Game.mp3 ”It’s all your fault!” How often have I heard my grandchildren utter those words to one another! Too many times to count. Yet, while such an accusation may be expected among children, I hear it among too many adults as well.  So, what is the Blame Game? The blame game is the act of refusing to take responsibility for one's own actions and the attempt to place responsibility for one's actions on someone else. Let’s take a look at some players of the blame game. You will hear them say things like this: “The devil made me do it.” “It’s all my mother’s fault.” “If only my father had not been an alcoholic, I wouldn’t be one either.” “If I had not grown up in a dysfunctional family, my life wouldn’t be such a mess.” “If only I didn’t like potato chips so much, I wouldn’t be overweight.” All of these statements reveal a failure on the part of those who say such things to take responsibility for their lives. You see, the truth is this: We alone are responsible for our choices and our actions. While we are not responsible for the choices and actions of those who have harmed us in any way, we ARE responsible for how we respond to the choices and actions of those who have harmed us. Like many of you, I grew up in what would be described as a dysfunctional home. In fact, I think every home is dysfunctional in some way. As I approached my twenties, I stood in front of the mirror one day and said, “Girl, your past can either break you or make you. Which is it going to be?” Right then and there, I decided and declared aloud that my past was going to make me. From BLAMER to TAMER Because God has given you a free will, you can move from blaming others for your choices and actions to taming your choices and actions. How?  By taking responsibility for your choices and actions. By placing them under your control and, in turn, under the control of the Holy Spirit. It is not what happens to us that matters. What matters is how we respond to what happens to us. And God has given you the power to make that right choice. So use your power to choose. And use it wisely. Don’t let the past dictate your future. Don't blame others for where you are today. Choose to take responsibility for your choices and your actions. And remember this: It is not what happens to you that matters; what matters is how you respond to what happens to you. In other words, whether you have had an ideal childhood or you have come from the worst home situation possible doesn't matter. What matters is that you have the God-given power to make wise choices to create a fulfilling future. Use that power from now on! Listen to the podcast here:     https://media.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/content.blubrry.com/winning_with_the_word/WWW_Podcast_M12022019_Are_You_Playing_the_Blame_Game.mp3 Winning with the Word Podcast Series Write Your Heart Out! - Podcasts for Writers NOTE: If you are struggling to take responsibility for your life, I can help you! As a highly experienced Certified Life Coach, I will help you set priorities in line with your God-given purpose. For more information or to set up a phone appointment, please send me an email at drmaryann@maryanndiorio.com. You'll be taking the first step toward getting out of your mess of stress! Now,