\n\u201cI was 20 years old. I was a \u2018Christian,’ but I didn\u2019t really \u2018know\u2019 God. If you asked me what my religion was, I would tell you Christianity in a heartbeat, but astrology would have been a more honest answer, since that is where I put my hope, faith and trust, and what I based most of my life on. It was dangerous, stupid, and wrong. Now that I am deeper in my faith and my understanding of Christ, I have since given up on astrology. It\u2019s not real and I have no business basing my life around it. Christ is the center of my life. The Bible warns time and time again about the dangers of astrology and mysticism. Leviticus 19:26 states: \u2018Do not practice divination or sorcery.\u2019\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Kimberly now warns those who are tempted to give their heart to astrology: \u201cYou need to choose between God and the stars. You can\u2019t follow both without serious consequences.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you are addicted to astrology, you have no idea how much supernatural contentment you would experience by immersing yourself in theology rather than astrology. I am talking about\u00a0\u201cthe peace of God, which transcends all understanding\u201d (Philippians 4:7). Everyone wants it, but relatively few people know how to receive it.<\/p>\n
If you would like to experience the peace of God, then carefully follow this biblical approach.<\/p>\n
First,\u00a0\u201cCast all your anxiety on God because He cares for you\u201d (1 Peter 5:7). This involves much more than saying a few prayers now and then. It calls for an entirely new way of thinking and living!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rather than getting yourself all worked up over your astrological fantasies, begin to place Christ at the center of everything in your life. Trust Him to forgive your sins. Rely upon Him to guide your daily life. And believe that He will provide all that you need for godliness and contentment.<\/p>\n
Next, dive into Scripture. Begin reading at least two chapters of the Bible everyday. You could start with the Gospel of John, the book of Psalms, and Romans. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you the meaning of the text. Meditate upon individual words and verses. Let these golden nuggets of truth sink deep into your soul. Trust God to take care of the details in your life. And renounce any reliance upon your horoscope and the stars.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you replace astrology with theology, you will begin to experience the peace of God which transcends all understanding.\u00a0There is nothing better than walking closely with Jesus, who is \u201cthe bright Morning Star\u201d (Revelation 22:16).\u00a0Astrology cannot deliver inner peace to your soul, but Christ can certainly do so.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, He is the One who created all of the estimated 200 billion trillion stars in the universe. Astronomers estimate there exist roughly 10,000 stars for each grain of sand on Earth.<\/p>\n
And it was the Creator of the stars who said: \u201cCome to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest\u201d (Matthew 11:28).\u00a0<\/p>\n
You were not created to spend your few years on this planet in groundless daydreaming. The trustworthy promises of the Lord are a thousand times more satisfying than the flimsy predictions of your horoscope.\u00a0And so, you would be wise to kick that counterfeit ideology to the curb.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you replace astrology with theology, you won\u2019t regret it! Many Christians have already done so, and the result is supernatural contentment.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u201cCome near to God and He will come near to you\u201d (James 4:8).<\/p>\n
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Dan Delzell is the pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church\u00a0in Papillion, Nebraska.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n