I am new here and have been struggling for almost 3 yrs

herbie676 · Dec 10, 2013

Thought why not..came across your site and look at it as last option....Always believed in God but do not want to use him as my higher power...if anyone can chat with me or I can give you a brief history on here...looking for help and advice..

Thanks

herbie676 · Dec 10, 2013

What is the answer....what is it gonna take....without going to church every sunday and reading the bible...

Viren · Dec 10, 2013

I've struggled in the past with a few things and what helped me was meditation. Looking back I always seemed to fall off the wagon after quiting meditation for a while.

herbie676 · Dec 10, 2013

i work 3 jobs and try to keep as busy as possible so i dont have time to meditate

St. Paul · Dec 20, 2013

herbie676 said:
i work 3 jobs and try to keep as busy as possible so i dont have time to meditate

Does the stress of keeping 3 jobs cause you to use? Are you using for fun or do you think you are addicted?

herbie676 · Dec 22, 2013

No i work 3 jobs to stay out of using....I am definitely addicted because it isnt much fun alone in my room using all night long and then trying to fall asleep

Jupiter Drops · Dec 23, 2013

There is nothing wrong with seeking God when you are in your darkest days.
I think you should go and seek help from professionals and join support groups to help you out.

St. Paul · Dec 23, 2013

herbie676 said:
No i work 3 jobs to stay out of using....I am definitely addicted because it isnt much fun alone in my room using all night long and then trying to fall asleep

That really sucks! I'm sorry to hear that. So have you been clean for 3 years or do you just use once in a while?

herbie676 · Dec 23, 2013

no i have been using for 3 yrs....can't stop...thought i would come on here...i dont think God can be my higher power but maybe parts of him can And ya worst worst fight of my life

RuthD · Dec 23, 2013

I'm praying for you to Jesus.

St. Paul · Dec 23, 2013

herbie676 said:
no i have been using for 3 yrs....can't stop...thought i would come on here...i dont think God can be my higher power but maybe parts of him can And ya worst worst fight of my life

I'm sorry to hear that. I'll pray for you. What drugs are you using? If it's to personal just tell me to mind my own business. I used to abuse alcohol, marijuana, and LSD. Alcohol was really the only one that caused problems for me. I got a driving while impaired in 1997 and I still binge drink from time to time. I just don't drive.

MadamImAdaminChrist · Dec 25, 2013

What else have tried to do in order to stop? Twelve step? Counseling? Cold-turkey with nothing added?

St. Paul · Dec 27, 2013

MadamImAdaminChrist said:
What else have tried to do in order to stop? Twelve step? Counseling? Cold-turkey with nothing added?

How often do you use?

jimbattle · Jan 6, 2014

Hi Herbie,

You said that you believe in God but do not want to use Him as your higher power. Please link to my blog and explain what you mean and we can chat. Just click the little picture of a pencil and tell me more in the comment box. Here is the link to my blog titled The Truth about Addictions & Programs. I look forward to hearing from you.

Jim Battle

jimbattle · Jan 14, 2014

Hi Herbie,

I am a full-time Christian minister with over 23 years free from drugs and alcohol. I was hooked on crack cocaine and the Lord helped me break free. With His help, I have overcome ALL addictions except the one the Bible says is good. I have "addicted [myself] to the ministry of the saints", (See 1Corinthians 16:15 KJV). In other words, I have devoted myself to helping Christians like you.

However, the first thing you need to do is be sure that you believe the true gospel message. There are false gospels out there and you may have heard and believed one of them (See Galatians 1:8 KJV).

OR you may have heard the true gospel and misunderstood it. Either way, you would not have the power to resist every temptation because you would not really be saved. So first be very sure that this is not the case and that you truly have the Spirit of Christ in you.

Please understand that I am NOT trying to offend you by questioning your salvation. I just want you to be absolutely sure that you have truly been born again. Once you are sure, I can help you resist every temptation to drink by teaching you what the Bible says about your situation and how to deal with it and by praying for you daily.

So go to my blog and read "The True Gospel" and leave a comment and we can go from there. If for some reason you can't leave a comment, email me at jbtentmaker@gmail.com. Here is a link to my blog: The True Gospel!.

Truly Concerned,
Jim Battle

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