Lay Your Addiction Down

Posted in Choice, Decisions, Victorious Living, Weekend Reflections by PCraig on December 1, 2011

Far too many fail to realize the power of one decision.  The decision to take the first drink, smoke the first cigarette, gamble on a sports game, or look at pornography.  We think it won’t hurt anyone, while not realizing that we might be opening a window of destruction.

This past weekend we examined how we can be mastered by a substance, a relationship or things.  The Scripture teaches that we become a slave to whatever has mastered us.  It could be shopping, sports, work, overeating, computer games or a myriad of other things.  If more than one person has mentioned you have a problem, then you have a problem.

It was so amazing to hear people tell me how they are taking it to God.  Folks, He’s bigger than you hurt, habit or hang-up.  Your addiction is no match for the power of God, but you’ve got to completely surrender and allow His power to be fully unleashed inside of you.  Don’t settle for less than all God has for you!

After challenging everyone to public confession, it was awesome to attend my LifeGroup and hear people do exactly that inside the safe circle of friends.  We had a powerful time of fellowship, prayer and the commitment of accountability.

How much longer are you willing to struggle with that addiction?  At some point you’ve got to rise up and master it, instead of it mastering you.  Will that be today?   Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”  I’m agreeing with you right now that today will be the day you finally lay that addiction down and take back your life for the glory of God!

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