When you're struggling with addiction
For anyone fighting a pull that feels stronger than them - or loving someone who is. Freedom is possible.
This pull feels bigger than you right now, and you're not the first to feel that. There is always a way through, even when you can't see it yet.
“God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape.”
“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
Free indeed - not just managing, but free.
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.”
Every day you stand is a day that counts.
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”
You don't have to be strong enough. Grace meets you in the weakness.
“For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.”
Even Paul knew the struggle of doing what he hated. You're not uniquely broken.
“For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again.”
Falling isn't the end. Getting back up is the story.
Lord, I can't break this on my own. I need your strength today - just for today. Make a way out when the pull comes, put the right people around me, and set me free. Amen.