Addiction and relationship with God

[Jacob Black]

I just finished college and at the moment I'm sitting on the couch all day because I'm currently looking for a job, but haven't found one yet. At the same time I'm having a problem regarding self control, I've become addicted to video games and the internet (irony because I'm writing this on a web forum). I used to have it under control when I was still in college and on the job because I had to go to class or work so I couldn't spend time playing games or surfing. But now I'm literally at home all day and I can't stand the temptation. I don't track the actual amount of time I'm spending but I think it's somewhere between 3-6 hours a day, if not more.

I have noticed that the addiction is creating a wall in my relationship with God. I have difficulties reading my Bible because I want to get through it as soon as possible and I keep thinking about what I want to do next in my game.

How can I spend my current free time building my relationship with God, besides reading the Bible? I know that at this moment I need to cut down but I don't know in what kind of way I can use a few of those hours to build my relationship with God.

 

[Gregorikos]

Reading the Bible is essential, but only as a tool to knowing God. And we can know him. Really know him. There is so much in Scripture about it.

Here is a start: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Pre...1593114562&sprefix=brother+law,aps,176&sr=8-2

 

[redleghunter]

I just finished college and at the moment I'm sitting on the couch all day because I'm currently looking for a job, but haven't found one yet. At the same time I'm having a problem regarding self control, I've become addicted to video games and the internet (irony because I'm writing this on a web forum). I used to have it under control when I was still in college and on the job because I had to go to class or work so I couldn't spend time playing games or surfing. But now I'm literally at home all day and I can't stand the temptation. I don't track the actual amount of time I'm spending but I think it's somewhere between 3-6 hours a day, if not more.

I have noticed that the addiction is creating a wall in my relationship with God. I have difficulties reading my Bible because I want to get through it as soon as possible and I keep thinking about what I want to do next in my game.

How can I spend my current free time building my relationship with God, besides reading the Bible? I know that at this moment I need to cut down but I don't know in what kind of way I can use a few of those hours to build my relationship with God.

All I can say is cut down your screen time. Are you active in your local church? Do you have a church home?

 

[Sketcher]

It's hard to do. You have make sure you're actually looking for a job when you're supposed to be looking for a job. If you drift, get up, do something physical, and come back. Easier said than done, but you've got to power through and get it done.

 

[Mountainmanbob]

I have noticed that the addiction is creating a wall in my relationship with God.




I have difficulties reading my Bible because I want to get through it as soon as possible and I keep thinking about what I want to do next in my game.

How can I spend my current free time building my relationship with God, besides reading the Bible? I know that at this moment I need to cut down but I don't know in what kind of way I can use a few of those hours to build my relationship with God.

I've seen the same video wall in relationships. Best to get a fast handle on it unless you want to marry it -- leaving room for no others.

Nothing like the real thing.
M

 

[com7fy8]

to build my relationship with God.

prayer for you . . .

Care in prayer about other people, too.

And be more interested in pleasing God, than in pleasing yourself with video stuff.

Yes, feed on God's word.

 

[Broken Fence]

Well for me I made a commitment to God along time ago. That I would read at least one chapter a day in the bible. Devoting that time to really understanding what that chapter says.

I also pray once a day casting all my cares and worries to God. I hope this helps. God bless brother.