Overcoming addiction

IOI CHRISTIAN MORNING MEAL

TOPIC: OVERCOMING ADDICTION

1 Corinthians 10:12-13 KJV
Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. [13] There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Addiction is a very common struggle in our society today. We’re addicted to drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, pornography, food, and smoking. You name it. And many people who want to overcome their addiction think that simply having enough willpower is enough for them to stop their addiction.

But this is faulty thinking. Why? Because it just doesn’t work. In fact, sometimes the more you “will” yourself out of an addiction, the deeper and deeper into the addiction you go. So how do you overcome an addition?

If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction, the good news is that God has a very clear solution. Although it isn’t easy, it is very effective. Here are three steps to help you overcome an addiction:

1. Admit you can’t beat it. We’ve all heard of those step programs and recovery groups that have taught us to think, “I can do this!” But this doesn’t work.
First, you need to get honest with God and then admit your problem to some of the people in your life that matter the most.

2. Admit dependency. Confess to God that you need His help. Admit that you’re powerless. This also means you go to Him to get help. You get into God’s Word. You talk to Him from the heart.

3. Get in a healthy community. Addictions are never broken alone; you will not be able to do it by yourself. You also won’t be able to do it by yourself, but with God and His Word. And again you need God’s people. You need a system and a structure in which you can face your addiction head on daily – with people.

For example, you need someone you can call on the phone when you feel that urge to drink, or eat or log on to the Internet and you know that you don’t want to go there but you feel powerless. This is why a community (even a small group) of a serious Christian brothers and sisters is so important in your recovery process.

So are you ready to be free from your addiction?
The first step to overcoming your addictions is to come out of denial and get honest.

The power of secret will ruin your life. It can be a scary thing to finally tell someone, so begin by taking a baby step. Tell someone – even if it’s just one person – you can trust. If not a friend or family member, talk to a therapist or a pastor. It’s the beginning of freedom.

LET US PRAY
DEAR LORD JESUS CHRIST, GIVE US HELP AT OUR HELPLESS STATE AND MAKE US AN OVERCOMER IN JESUS NAME.

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