Prayer of deliverance for those struggeling with addiction.

Always remember, HE loves you and forgives you. I too used to struggle with addiction. Just remember Job, GOD allowed him to endure a lot! And GOD only disciplines those HE loves.

Opiates or alcohol??

Been there. It can be overcome with willpower.

The struggle is just what you need. Also shows how much you care about yourself. That is good.
You can do it man!
Think about how much you are cheating yourself out of life.
You don't need that shit to be happy, man.
You may find sobriety much more interesting than the drug induced dullness you are in now.

Bring out all your strength for this one. You are not on your own here. Not only can you ask God for help, but you got us.

Prepare to move to the next level.

Thank you so much for the encouragement! Its a daily struggle, but helpful words like your's help me to get through another day sober. God bless.

If willpower is all it takes, I don't have enough of it. I am completely powerless over my addiction! I am happy for people out there who can grip the wheel tighter and keep it on the road, but as for me I eventually crash everytime. Thanks for the post. God bless.

If I didn't believe and understand the levels of Gods love and mercy I wouldn't be able to make it out of bed in the morning. I couldn't agree more, thanks for the comment! God bless!

Praying for you! FYI: Addiction is actually the sin of Idolatry.....setting up something/someone as a god in your life by making it more important than all else & having all your thoughts, actions, plans, desires, etc., totally & completely ruled by it. "You shall have no other gods before me", says the Lord and Addiction does just that by making your DOC your god, giving your DOC lordship over your life, and the first step in that process is removing the Lord from His rightful place of supreme (and sole) authority in your life and replacing Him with your Drug of Choice.

Btw, your Addiction/Drug of Choice doesn't have to be a pharmaceutical compound.....it can be a person (boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, 'crush', friend, celebrity, mentor, CHILD -- Anyone), a Job/Career, a hobby, exercise, body image/an aspect of yourself or others you're obsessed with (like perfect skin, good looks, etc), *Power*, even "good" things like volunteering or Church......ANYTHING can become an Idol (=Drug of Choice), one only needs to give it undue priority in their life, equal to or greater than God Most High.

Every single human being must struggle against Idolatry (Addiction) & the Enemy knows & plays/preys on our weakness.

Only Jesus saves......and the only way to Him is through true Repentance. ...and true Repentance garners the Lord's Forgiveness. ... and *continuing* to live in Jesus requires Holy and Righteous living - not Perfection, but continuous Course Correction of Confession, Repentance, Forgiveness and being Reconciled to the Lord Jesus, continually working on, and growing in, our relationship with Him.

It was no coincidence the Lord God began by walking in the Garden with Adam & Eve every single evening, after the day was done and before sleep. ('Don't go to bed angry', right?)

NOTHING is more important than our relationship with the Lord....and Addiction (Idolatry) is the opposite of that.

Jesus said it Himself, "I AM the Alpha & the Omega, the Beginning & the End."


My prayers are with you.

Wow, thanks for taking the time to share this with me. I agree that my addiction is ultimatly a spiritual sickness that I have to reckon with. I have to keep myself in fit spiritual condition, and remain humble before the lord God throughout the day whether I act rightly or wrongly. I must seek his forgivness for freedom from my guilt and also thank him for my victories. Thanks again and God bless.

I read this thread and didn't quite know what to say for encouragement. I believe we have to lean on our faith yet handle what is in our own control.

It came to me as I was taking my dog out for a walk. I was walking down a tight staircase to my front door and one of my big sneaker clad feet did not land properly on the step and the other stubbed into it and I started to pitch forward. Luckily I was holding the handrail which kept me steady and I did not fall.

G-d is my handrail and will protect me from my own missteps as long as I have the good sense to keep my hand on it.

Thank you for reminding me of my own complacency in recovery. I struggle with a different substance and behavior and I had recently lost my (metaphorical)balance because I was seeking pain relief.

Seek healthy distractions and keep busy. Stay as far away from your SOC as possible. Distance yourself emotionally from your enablers. Seek others in recovery for support and inspiration. Remember to be grateful for where you are and what you have. Set goals and reward yourself. You deserve to live a life free from substance abuse.

Preachy? Maybe a little. It's because I care and want you to succeed. G-d bless you with the strength, courage and wisdom you need for this challenge.

For those of you that are struggling with addiction. The Enemy is controlling you by your addiction. Fight to win no one likes to lose. As I right this the Enemy is trying to stop me from posting this because he doesn't want me to interfere with his plan. Fight like you've never fought before. Free yourself!!!!!!!

Said a prayer for you op and anyone else here going through this! Feel better soon!
God Bless!

[googlevid]. I went to church as a little girl , but stopped going at about 10. When I entered my teen years I became a party girl. It was the late 60's early 70's. I dabbled in drugs and alcohol until my son was born in 1972. In 1978 I got divorced got a job in a restaurant. The party started again minus the drugs and I have been drinking ever since. It's a long story but 16 years ago I went back to church, even so the drinking continues till this day. Point is I love The Lord with all my heart. One night my prayer was, Lord please heal me from this addiction. I received an immediate response . I could do that Denise, but I want u to want me more than the alcohol . I was flabbergasted. I had read where people had said they talked to God. Honestly I thought they were nuts. In my heart tho I new this was the real deal. I am still struggling ,but I am convinced that one day I will have victory over this disease. And I will give God all the Glory !!!!!! Amen. Don't ever give up, ever. That is just what Satan wants. Yours in Christ.

I am addicted to Christianity.