In my experience, the things Lord desires to remove from my life are accompanied by the prompting of the Holy Spirit or cessation of interest. It isn’t something I have to work at or will myself to relinquish.
I can’t tell you if the games are inappropriate. But I can share a recent experience that may provide an answer of sorts.
One month ago I listened to several songs from a new CD. The music ignited something in my spirit. I kept listening and every time I did I felt lighter and happier. Finally, the day came when I heard the music live. And it set my soul aflame. We played the videos throughout the day and night and couldn’t sleep. The praise was infectious and we couldn’t stop.
I’ve never experienced anything like that and its happened more than once. The music feeds something within me and I soak it up. After a while I noticed a startling difference. That was all I heard. I no longer desired the rest.
I’ve posted my share of music on the site. But what I’m listening to now takes me to a place in God that nothing broached. It didn’t touch my inner sanctum but this does.
Nevertheless, I’d be the last to call secular music bad or dissuade anyone from playing it. I haven’t for reasons God knows and I’m still discovering. He’s ministering to me through the music I’m listening to.
And for me, what I’ve gained is head and shoulders above the things I set aside. Maybe this was the only way that could happen.
Allow Him to direct your steps. If He’s leading you away from games you’ll know. And you won’t need to ask. You’ll feel a settledness within and the answer will be clear.
~Bella