Relapse Obsession To Use

We may not see what goes on inside us, but the Bible tells us there is a battle going on for control of our minds.  When we first came into recovery, we likely found it hard not to obsess on the substance, person, or thing that we were addicted to.  Evil powers had control of our thinking and actions, and they were determined to remain in control.  The good news is that when we invite Jesus into our lives, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us and one of His tasks is to set us free from the power of sin.  

We do not visibly see the devil as he begins to oppose our new way of life, but we are certainly aware of his presence.  In an unguarded moment He will fill our minds with obsessive thoughts about our drug of choice.  

At other times a wrong done by someone against us will swirl around in our head and will not go away.  The devil will do everything within his power to keep us in bondage to whatever He can.  The unseen powers of darkness are no match against the power of the Holy Spirit, but their voices are louder, and initially more familiar to us, than God’s voice.   

To have victory over obsessive thoughts we need to stand firm  in the power of the Holy Spirit and use the words of scripture against the enemy who is seeking to destroy us.

Put on all of God’s armor.  Then you can remain strong against the devil’s evil plans.  Our fight is not against human beings.  It is against the rulers, the authorities and the powers of this dark world.  It is against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly world.  (Ephesians 6:11-12 NIRV)

Prayer: Gracious God, I desire to be free from every obsession that holds me captive.  Please help me stand firm on the truth of Your word and declare that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.  Amen