Addiction

[Shyguyelite]

I've always read the verse "Resist the devil, and he will flee from you". Does this apply to addiction? Or does it apply when you are simply tempted.

Essentially I have tried many things to appease my confusements and addictionz, usually it comes in the form of eradication of entertainment, in my case certain video games and from time to time a ban on all nonchristian music.

Although I am quite better now, I still have confusions on many verses in the bible. Should I avoid my 'bad' friends altogether? I don't have many 'good' ones. Should I just confine my walk through this life to known Christian things and stay away from all things that have negative connetations? Like dating for a prime example.

What is the truth? Am I doomed to judging things as 'bad' and having conflicts over things?


And what about addiction? How do you resist an integral feeling in your mind driving you insane unless you do something?

I feel exhausting from resisting, I feel I've done everything in my power to not do anythin, but then I just go do it. Then it cycles over a period of days, how ever long I can keep my spirits up.

I've tried everything except running away from my home, cutting all my limbs off, and receiving a lobotomy. I can run, but I cannot run forever. 

    i feel terrible

   aww i love this guy



    

 

[GraftMeIn]

Shyguyelite,
I will keep you in my prayers.
sometimes it helps to let God know we need his help, that we can't do something on our own, and we need his power to help us.

I don't think we should avoid our old friends, that would certainly send a wrong signal to them about what christianity is all about. You don't need to hang out with them, and take part in what they're doing if they're doing something wrong. But you shouldn't just turn your back on them, and pretend like they don't exist either.

A true friend will understand where you're coming from, If you explain to them why it's hard for you to be around them when they take part in activities you know you shouldn't.

We do need to learn self control. It's not always easy, but with Gods help we can overcome anything.

 

[altya]

I will also keep you in prayer

 

[Shyguyelite]

Ahh thanks. The more ppl that pray the better!

 

[Blynn]

I am praying for you Shyguyelite


God bless you
Roberta

 

[Living for Him]

Praying!!!

 

[Sharky]

Addiction is not easy to get out of. I've got an addiction as well i admit. The longer you've been in it, the hard it is to get out. Praying for you now .

 

[Aussie_Tash]

addiction can be so hard, but remember u can get thru it with HIS help, so i am praying for u.