i am writing this now as a reach out to someone...i don't know how much more i can dish out nor take...i love the Lord and i believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jesus is Lord...my weakness is alcohol...and it is but many things i have no control over as i write this....i want so bad to let go of certain sins and alcohol bc of the toll it has had over my body, but i don't know how to without help...everyone i reach to just for some reason has no clue as to what i am talking about...i feel so alone in this world at times even though i know Jesus is there every step of the way...how come most of the time i feel so empty...i feel like the Lord has done all he can do with me for now...but i have to let go of everything in my life right now....the demons have control over my life right now as i can watch them everyday laugh at me as i lay here not being able to do some things that God wants me so bad to do....He tells me time after time again to let go but my flesh is so weak i dont know how.......is there anyone out there who can talk and not just read this without a reply...i dont care if it is just one sentence or a whole book.....someone out there just let me know i am not the only one...much love
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madison1101
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Have you ever been to AA? There you will find a room full of people who do understand the struggle to quit drinking, as well as a program, called the 12 Steps. AA is available all over the world, and online. www.aa.org
There are also Christian 12 Step programs. One is Celebrate Recovery. They are available at some churches. www.celebraterecovery.com
There is a terrific version of the Bible called the Recovery Devotional Bible, which shows scripture verses that coincide with each of the 12 Steps of AA. You can find it on Amazon.
I hope you will try attending an AA meeting and learn there is hope.
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There are also Christian 12 Step programs. One is Celebrate Recovery. They are available at some churches. www.celebraterecovery.com
There is a terrific version of the Bible called the Recovery Devotional Bible, which shows scripture verses that coincide with each of the 12 Steps of AA. You can find it on Amazon.
I hope you will try attending an AA meeting and learn there is hope.
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Welcome!
Just like Madison said the AA rooms are full of people who will understand exactly what you are feeling, why... because we have all been in the same grips as you speak of. We all may come from different backrounds, but the reason it works is because we all suffer from the same isolating self distructive disease.
In the last days on my using, the enemy had me down so far and was not going to stop until I was dead. I reached out for help and it was like God pulled me out of the dark hole I was in. all I had to do was to be willing and take the first step of reaching out for help.
I too was involved in church and loved God while using. It got to the point where I stopped going and became even more isolated. ( this is exactly what the enemy wants)You would be surprised just how many suffer and are afraid to come forward due to being afraid of being judged and misunderstood.
Find a meeting in your area today, stand up and ask for help. ( don't be afraid as everyone there has been through it) People will surround you and help. If they don't go to another one. I promise in time ( maybe right away) with God and you working hard on yourself Light will shine where the darkness once held you down. The chains will be broken.
God is there right now for you, take His Hand and walk with Him.
Just like Madison said the AA rooms are full of people who will understand exactly what you are feeling, why... because we have all been in the same grips as you speak of. We all may come from different backrounds, but the reason it works is because we all suffer from the same isolating self distructive disease.
In the last days on my using, the enemy had me down so far and was not going to stop until I was dead. I reached out for help and it was like God pulled me out of the dark hole I was in. all I had to do was to be willing and take the first step of reaching out for help.
I too was involved in church and loved God while using. It got to the point where I stopped going and became even more isolated. ( this is exactly what the enemy wants)You would be surprised just how many suffer and are afraid to come forward due to being afraid of being judged and misunderstood.
Find a meeting in your area today, stand up and ask for help. ( don't be afraid as everyone there has been through it) People will surround you and help. If they don't go to another one. I promise in time ( maybe right away) with God and you working hard on yourself Light will shine where the darkness once held you down. The chains will be broken.
God is there right now for you, take His Hand and walk with Him.
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You are definitely not alone. For years, I woke up with my head in the toilet and asked God why he didnt take away my drinking. I would swear it off. By lunchtime, my headache would be gone, and I would still be firm on my decision to quit for good. By quitting time, I knew I was done with drinking and still felt confident. But on the drive home, I would accidentally end up at a liquor store... just in case I couldn't fall asleep, but I still thought I wouldn't need it. Then of course, the next moring, I was hung over again wondering why God didnt help me. I did this for years.
The good news is that eventually I did find a solution. I no longer think about getting drunk, and I no longer think about not getting drunk. It just doesnt cross my mind.
I will be happy to share the solution with you if you like.
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Brother brother! You are not alone. Take heart. My soul aches for you...and know that the pain I feel in reading your words are nothing when compared to the weeping of the great Jesus Christ himself...his pain in your pain is overwhelmingly great and he has heard your cries. You have been heard. You are not alone. His is with you. Cry out, literally cry out, when the demons thrash you. Chase them from the room with their own whips...and if you are too weak, the Lord will do it for you. Just cry out in your pain, cry out the name of the Lord and not only will he hold you tight, but he will expel the demons from the very house in which you live. Do not merely hold in and implode all of your emotions, pain, torment, and addiction, let it out, let it run out, explode, pour out of your spirit and soul...weep in acknowledgement of the forgiveness even after you have committed to staying clean. Kneel in weakness as your legs give out. He will lift you up and wipe your tears and hold you close again. This is no easy road...continue to seek others, they will come...to not stand alone...do not kneel alone...take heart brother...take heart.
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hey thanx to all for the kinds words...and yes i am doing better...the other night i let my flesh take over...those drinks just had my mind going and i let the enemy lie to me again...i have to stay sober because he really attacks me when i am drinking....God bless you all and add me as a friend if anyone likes...i cant pm anyone until i get more posts but after i get more posts i will love to read more of your poems TheMainException...and thanx again everyone for the kinds words...
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TonyBalognie
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No, I don't think it's demons.. If you are looking for an excuse for what you have done than I will not give it to you. We all have free will and we all sin.. I will lift you up for your spirit because you are looking for help. You just have to realize that you are not capable of doing this on your own. I believe if you are actually listining to Jesus you would realize that you are ready to move on; away from alchohol. For the love of your family realize it's time to go to rehab and stop blaiming your sins on the devil. no one makes you eat the apple; but your mouth is always full. Don't let temptation rule your life. Commit to never drink one drink ever again in your life!
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