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ADDICTIONS part 2
MORAL SUPPORT
Addictive behavior needs
moral support to help a person to become an overcomer.
God has also ordained that. He told us in John 14:12 that greater
works would be performed by the Holy Spirit.
It is my own personal belief that the 12 step programs are a
"greater work" in these Last days because their
recovery rate is the highest.
Churches mean well, but tend to take a dim view of persons
with addictive behavior ; that is understandable since most
church-goers are not under addictions.
SURROUNDED BY
LOVING UNDERSTANDING
But everyone in the 12 step
programs has been under an addiction, and as such has 100 %
understanding. They have "been there, done that". They
are capable of giving moral support to a person who needs that
extra support at this time of transition in their life. It's not
that God alone isn't capable. It's just that He has ordained
fellowships that help.
My own personal belief is that these fellowships are necessary
and most helpful, if one is truly sincere
and honest about changing their life.
SHARING OUR
EXPERIENCES, STRENGTHS AND HOPE
The power of the 12 step
programs lie in the ability to give Testimony.
" And they overcame him ( Satan) by their testimony )
Revelation 12: 11.
And in Mark 5: 18--20 , Jesus was revealing the power of
testimony in this scene:
"And when He had come into the ship, he that had been
possessed of the devil prayed Him ( to Jesus ) that he
might be with Him.
Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him:
" Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great
things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on
thee".
Also, the moral support that the 12 step programs
give is exemplified in this scenario :
Mark 2: 3--5 " When Jesus saw their
faith ( of his friends ) he said unto the sick of the
palsy,
"Son, thy sins be forgiven thee".
So we see then that Fellowship -- moral support -- is something
even the Lord acknowledged in the Gospel as having healing power.
To me, it is Jesus endorsing the 12 step programs since their
foundational statement is this:
"No human power could save us, but God
could and would if He were sought ".
Attending those meetings is putting good intentions into
action . One makes practical application.
PERSONAL INVENTORY
Repenting -- and taking a personal inventory ---
are two different things. Repenting means saying your
sorry, especially because of the results in one's life.
A personal inventory explores the root causes -- the character
defects-- that contribute to destructive choices.
The 12 step programs require a personal inventory.
We pray that you and your present
partner attend a 12 step program ( AA, NA, OA, Al-Anon etc.)
and get clean . It is advised for both of you to
"leave your present playground and playmates".
One cannot walk the walk while practicing destructive behavior (
all addictions are destructive behavior).
We pray that all the spiritual forces of darkness be bound over
you and your family, and that each one be covered under the blood of Jesus. May God show you the way, and be with you as you take
these courageous steps.
TIME IS SHORT
May anyone who needs help get into a good
12 step program such as AA , where he or she will be received
with understanding and given the moral support one needs. In
these Last Days one ought to take full advantage of any and all
help out there for their problems. These programs may not always
be around, once martial law forbids assembling. ( even now they
are working on quarantine programs for the future ). A wise person heeds advice as soon as possible.
God,
Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change;
The Courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference."
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