Wednesday 15 August 2007

Addictions

We just might have more addictions than we know. Not all addictions are destructive. Some are just distracting and others have a constructive aspect. Can we be addicted to Bible reading? It sounds a bit severe, but I suppose it's possible.

Mostly, addictions are thought as negative and harmful. At what point can a person be free from an addiction? Some will say that once a person is an alcoholic, they're always an alcoholic. Is it not possible for God to break such a stronghold? I know of many serious Christian counselors who believe that God will end an addiction to alcohol.

Now what about us? Can we muster enough forgiveness (and forgetness)to trust God in these ways? I wonder if our doubts negatively contribute to the insecurity of the former addict. Help us, Lord.

James 5:15 (MSG)
15 Believing-prayer will heal you, and Jesus will put you on your feet. And if you've sinned, you'll be forgiven—healed inside and out.
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5 comments:

BCBailey said...

Addictions are troublesome things. They feel as though they are under control, yet they lurk in silence waiting for an unguarded moment to creep in and take advantage. The alert believer will commit his/her life daily and look for strength from God who is able to keep from falling back into addictive behavior. The person plagued by addictions can live without negative controlling thoughts and still keep a vigil over his/her life.

2:21 am
WalksInTheWoods said...

Thanks for sending Brendon Nottle up our way , I spent an interesting evening with him in Newark last night ..... common ground walked with enthusiasm makes any evening too short.

grace abounds,

3:58 am
Stephen Court said...

The person who believes in a god who can't free you from addiction, probably also believes in a god who cannot sanctify from sin. Neither is the Christian God.
Much grace,
StephenC

10:44 am
Darren Lamotte said...

I give thanks to God that through His amazing grace and forgiveness I am still able to be called a "child of God" even though I struggled for years (and to some extent still deal) with an addiction. I daily ask God for the strength to face the challenges of the coming day, and He carries me through! Thanks for yesterday and your support, we as a family are eagerly anticipating our next venture for God.
Darren L

4:47 pm
Jim Knaggs said...

bcb - pure wisdom

ck - Why am I not surprised you met each other?

sc - profound as always

dl - shine as the light, mate.

8:19 am

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