Help For The Hopeless Addict
Saturday November 25, 2017
There is good news for those who have struggled with addiction for an extended period of time. The good news is that with God all things are possible. God’s mercy is new every morning so there is hope for new life each day. We may think that temptations are too much for us to handle and painful memories are too difficult to face, but God says that if we come to Him, He will make a way forward for us.
What is God’s way? How can we allow God to make things new in our lives?
Look to God for help and saving: Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. (Psalm 103:2-5a NLT) Welcome the new perspective on life that the Holy Spirit will show us. Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. (Ephesians 3:23 NLT)
Make our hearts available to hope, by receiving God’s comfort: When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (Psalm 94:19 NLT)
Spend time reading and learning God’s way: I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. (Psalm 119:11 NLT)
Remember God’s love as you make reasonable efforts: Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11 NIV)
Today, let’s give God’s way a chance. Remember, with God, nothing is impossible.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you for showing me the way to move forward into new life. My desire is to be transformed by the renewing of my mind. Strengthen me in the power of Your Holy Spirit that I may live according to Your ways. I look to You for help. Amen
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