Help For The Hopeless Addict

Do I matter?  Does anyone notice me?  Does anyone care?  These are questions we might ask and that individuals who struggle with hardship and pain have asked for centuries.  The longer we have struggled with addiction, the more times we have faltered and failed, the harder it is to have hope.

The good news is that as long as we are living and breathing, there is hope for us today.  God is inviting us to a new life with Him.  We may think that temptation is too much for us to handle but God says that if we come to Him, he will make a way of escape for us.  

What is God’s way?

1.     Look to God for help and saving:  Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other.  (Isaiah 45:22 NLT)

2.     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)

3.     Welcome the new perspective on life that the Holy Spirit is showing us:  Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.  (Ephesians 3:23 NLT)

4.     Make our hearts available to hope:  When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer. (Psalm 94:19 NLT)

5.     Give it our best effort:  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)

Let’s choose to give God’s way a chance.  Remember, with God nothing is impossible.

Prayer:  Gracious God, Please give me hope and strength to live according to Your Word. Help me to take practical steps to make room for hope in my heart and mind.  Amen

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