Transformed by His Promises
—A 12-Week Devotional for Freedom From Life-Interfering Behaviors
Renew Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain, & Transform Your Life
When you’re struggling with a life-interfering behavior, lasting transformation doesn’t come from willpower; it comes from renewing your mind through God’s truth.
Transformed by His Promises is a 12-week devotional rooted in Scripture and backed by neuroscience. Co-authored by Rose Ann Forte, creator of the Choose Freedom™ Program, and Dr. Karl Benzio, a board-certified psychiatrist, this book will guide you into practical daily habits that rewire your thinking and reawaken your spiritual purpose.
If you’ve tried to change your behavior before but felt stuck in a cycle of shame, guilt, or defeat, this book was written for you. Each day offers a reflection grounded in God’s Word, combined with scientific insight into how the brain forms habits. You’ll discover how to break free from addictive behaviors and experience real, lasting freedom by walking daily with Christ.
Are you ready to renew your mind and be transformed by the power of His promises?
“Life and relationships are difficult, and can wear us down. Yet God provides a path for us to grow, heal and strengthen ourselves, beginning with our mindset for Him. Karl Benzio and Rose Ann Forte have crafted a biblically based, neuroscience informed and highly practical devotional designed to help us see transformative changes in how our mind functions, then cascading to our behaviors, feelings and relationships with Himself and others. Highly recommended!”
More Than Motivation—A Map for Lasting Change
Most books on behavior change fall into one of two camps: they either rely heavily on scientific research and habit formation strategies, or they focus solely on spiritual growth and Scripture-based encouragement. Transformed by His Promises brings both together in a way that’s rare and deeply effective.
This 12-week devotional doesn’t stop at surface-level motivation or generic advice. It weaves together biblical truth and the latest neuroscience. You’ll learn how your brain is wired, and how it can be rewired through consistent, Spirit-led practices. The daily entries guide you in practicing prayer, gratitude, and Scripture reflection while also equipping you with tools like cognitive reframing and habit retraining.
You won’t just be inspired: you’ll be changed from the inside out.
Co-authored by a faith-based recovery coach and a Christian psychiatrist, this book offers a dual-lens approach that speaks to the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. It doesn’t ask you to choose between faith and science; it shows you how the two were always meant to work together in your healing.
What You’ll Find Inside
12 Weeks of Guided Devotionals:
Daily readings that combine spiritual practices (prayer, Scripture, gratitude) and reflective prompts to guide transformation in addiction recovery.
Science + Faith Integration:
Intentional spiritual practices that reshape neural pathways, foster resilience, and empower choice for breaking destructive habits and behavioral patterns.
Tools for Transformation:
Gratitude practices, cognitive reframing, and prayer exercises designed to break destructive addictive habits (e.g., porn addiction, gaming addiction) and build Godly routines.
Encouragement and Hope:
Thought-provoking Scripture that reminds readers of God’s power to heal and transform compulsive behaviors.
It’s Time to Renew and Rewire
If you feel stuck in a cycle of destructive habits, this book is for you. Transformed by His Promises offers practical, Scripture-based tools for believers who are ready to change habits and creates lasting freedom from any life-interfering behavior (behavioral addictions such as alcohol, porn, and gambling, as well as daily distractions like social-media or screen-time habits). It’s also a powerful resource for pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders who want a biblically grounded, science-informed devotional to share with members of their community who are ready to reclaim their lives and find freedom from life-interfering behaviors.
“Blending the neuroscience of habit formation with mindfulness and scripture, this 12-week devotional provides a powerful framework for transforming one’s life and breaking free from the habits that haunt us and hold us back.”
Rose Ann Forte
Author & Creator of Choose Freedom
Rose Ann Forte knows firsthand what it’s like to feel trapped by alcohol. As a successful C-suite executive and ministry leader, she spent years excelling in her career while privately struggling with an addiction that left her feeling disconnected from God’s plan for her life. When she finally decided to quit, she realized that true transformation required more than just willpower—it required a renewed mind, a shift in perspective, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Determined to help others find the same freedom she experienced, Rose Ann developed the Choose Freedom™ Program, a 12-week biblically based approach to breaking free from substance use. She is also the author of Prepare to Quit and The Plans He Has For Me, both focused on finding freedom from alcohol and other substances.
Awards & Accolades
“The emphasis on Scripture, prayer, and gratitude make my recovery heart glad, while exercises in mindfulness, reflection, and habit change pack plenty of clinical punch. Grateful for the experience, vulnerability, and hope these two partnering authors have brought to the table in order to give us something brand new, neuroscience with heart!”
More Resources From Rose Ann Forte
Prepare to Quit
Prepare to Quit lays the spiritual and practical groundwork for freedom by helping you examine your habits, renew your thinking, and build a Christ-centered plan for change. Through eight foundational keys, this guide equips you to confront the enemy’s lies, strengthen your faith, and take meaningful steps toward a substance-free life.
The Choose Freedom Program
A 12-week biblically based journey designed to help you break free from alcohol and other substances for good. Utilizing weekly Core Concepts, daily devotionals, and practical tools, you’ll learn to overcome cravings, renew your thinking, and embrace the abundant life God has for you.
Say Goodbye & Imagine
Hear real stories of transformation, faith, and freedom as Rose Ann interviews inspiring guests who have overcome substance use and embraced the joy of a substance-free life. These conversations offer encouragement, insight, and practical wisdom for your own journey.
“What I deeply appreciate about Dr. Karl Benzio and Rose Ann Forte is that God has positioned them as voices for integration, bringing together sound scientific research and the unshakable truth of God’s Word.”