Old Addictions

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sidekick

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I thought all my old habits and addictions were gone but they keep coming back. And I keep running back to them. I dont know why, and I dont know how to fix things. I just feel like I'll never get past it. I feel alone going through it all. I'm tired of fighting it. I just dont know what to do anymore.
 
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RickyZ

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Think you're tired of it now, wait until you're my age :). Seriously tho, the flesh is an addictive entity that wars against God, and will do so until He takes us home. Thru Christ we are being purified and those things should lose power as we grow in Him. But as long as we inhabit this fallen flesh we are bound under it's curse. Paul talked about being at war with his flesh, even as he spread the word of Christ. Stand strong and resist, and repent and receive forgiveness when you fail.
 
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dyingeveryday

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Agreed. The weaker we are the easier it gets. God is strongest when we are weakest. I think that means the weaker we are as ourselves, our flesh. When we've exhausted all of our energy and resources. It's a spiritual battle so look to God and pray. If you keep your eyes on Him then the things of your past, your addictions have no room. Light and Darkness can not occupy the same space. My addictions are the addictions of the person I was. We are made new I just feel that we have to take each of these tests and give them to God immediately when temptation comes. If you do that then God will always bring the darkness to light and you won't stumble around in the dark over the same old habits. Doing this, so far I can see it coming. We all are aware of our desires. If I start to glorify old times smoking bud in my head I have to stop it and give it to God. I don't think I realized how many things in movies and musical culture in mainstream television even represent this. Look at Workaholics or Half Baked or How High or any number of movies that remind you about and glorify it. I used to like to listen to Cyprus Hill. I had things in my life that went along with that culture. They fit when I did it. They work the other way now that I don't so I cut them out and replace them with God.
 
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williamsonofjudy

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Hi sidekick....I'm a recovering addict as well and by that I mean...since May 21st when My life came tumbling down and I destroyed my family. I can relate to how you are feeling. Instand prayers to you.
 
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hattiebod

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sidekick said:
I thought all my old habits and addictions were gone but they keep coming back. And I keep running back to them. I dont know why, and I dont know how to fix things. I just feel like I'll never get past it. I feel alone going through it all. I'm tired of fighting it. I just dont know what to do anymore.
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If you are exhausted dear one, you are trying to hard....and you need to stop, let Him carry you and sort this out :) take your time, stop beating yourself up, he doesn't!
Start your day with the word, look up the promises He has for you, write them out, put your name in and speak them!
Listen to music that glorifies Him and dance! Sing! Celebrate your freedom, that it is yours!
Sitting dwelling on all that is not right....get moving! There is so much that is right, do not give the enemy the time of day !
Get out side in the fresh air....look about you, appreciate the fact you are able to see, to walk....to run? :)
You are saved? In a repentant relationship with your Lord? Then it is all done. Do you doubt He did not do enough? Get your mind off you....and out into His creation....is there a shelter or somewhere you could volunteer? There is nothing like giving and serving for Him that helps us to stop looking inward. You will also meet others, make new friends.
Make sure you get to worship....get support, are you in a church? You need to be looked after too but, having the faith and allowing the faith He has given you grow, means stepping out in it. Start walking as a winner, you do not have to 'feel' like one! Just start....He will do the rest. It's not easy, we were never told it would be but it is oh SO worth it.
You are loved, you are the daughter of the King of Kings!! May He bless you abundantly as you strive to be all He has created you to be. May these seeds of conviction within you grow and blossom, may you live a life of victory and purpose knowing that even if you do not know where you are going, you know who you are going with! Huge Hugs, God Bless, <><
 
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Chezz

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It can be hard sidekick! But you can get through it with the strength of God! I will be praying for you! God Bless!! :)
 
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FAITHFULGILLIAN

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sidekick said:
I thought all my old habits and addictions were gone but they keep coming back. And I keep running back to them. I dont know why, and I dont know how to fix things. I just feel like I'll never get past it. I feel alone going through it all. I'm tired of fighting it. I just dont know what to do anymore.
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have you tried counselling? I believe God wants us to take advantage of all. sound modern developments in the fields of physical and mental health, and alongside faith and payer you will definitely overcome. My prayers go to you too.
 
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Jamjay

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Hello there...my testimony is i've been indulging in some sick things which turned into addictions and would av continued if not 4 Christ...i used to smoke(weed,cigars and ciggarette),fornicate,masturbate and indulge in hard core pornography,alcohol and other bad habits...i used to think they were impossible to quit until i came to the cross,i'm not saying 4 few years here...some of these habbits had grown some serious roots in me(over 5yrs).I seek His face with all sincerity and HE saw me thru,i didn't even remember how i left all these things-its a miracle.Its hard i know and i understand but at the cross we give HIM all and put all our trust in HIM,another thing we must not 4get is to dissociate ourselves from any friend who we used to do these things with even our girlfriends(2 Cor 6:14-17) and find good Christian friends who will also help ur spiritual life grow.Dont 4get to be committed to pray....God help and bless u 4 ur sincerity,HE will c u thru.
 
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Water1944

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sidekick, I'm sorry you are having a hard time. It's so hard to get rid of habits and addictions, you think you have them beat, but they come back to haunt you so easily. You are not alone, God walks beside you. Along with prayer, do you have people around you that support you in your fight to rid yourself of these things? I think it would be a good idea to find a therapist or doctor to help you, you don't have to fight this alone. They will help you find other ways to cope, and will also help you with any other stress you have and we all know how much stress there is in life. It seems like you expect yourself just to not go back to bad habits, but no matter how strong you are that's so hard to do. If the people around you aren't helping you, or have problems themselves, that just makes everything harder for you. God says to pray to Him for strength and to have faith, but He also provides therapists, etc. to help you in your fight. You can do this, but you don't have to do it alone. I am praying for you!!! and I send you hugs. I have faith in God to help you and I have faith in you.
 
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sidekick

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Thanks everyone for your prayers and encouragement. Just to answer a few comments on here, no I havent talked to a counselor or anything. I havent told anyone around me about the stuff I struggle with. My family knew about my addictions and struggles when I was in high school. They all think I've stopped everything i used to do. Im afraid to tell them. I couldnt bare to put anymore pain on them like i did in high school. I have trouble trusting psychiatrists and dr's from past experiences. Im part of a church but i dont want anyone to judge me. Im a big influence on a lot of the youth there.
 
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Water1944

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sidekick, I urge you to talk to y
 
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Water1944

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sidekick, I urge you to talk to your family. They are stronger than you think. I have 3 children, 21, 17 and 11 and I will never expect them to be problem free. My 17 yr old had issues with drinking at 15, and if it came up again, I would not be shocked. It would upset me more if she thought i couldn't handle it.We have had alot of hardship in our family, and it's my job as the parent to help her handle it Don't be afraid. Part of being a parent comes with pain, because you love your kids so much. You are 19, I have 50yr old friends working on addictions. I'm sorry that doc. etc have not helped you in the past, of course it would be hard to trust again.But there is alot of wonderful people out there who are worth taking a chance on. Maybe you should talk to your pastor, your church is there to help you, not judge. It is much more important that you get the support you need,to get out of this for good,then for you to worry what people think. sorry if I talked like a mom,but I am one. God be with you.
 
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Water1944

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sorry for the first post, i have a new puppy who has no boundaries !
 
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sidekick

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Haha. Thanks Water. Yeah, I know I should tell my parents, but to me thats the hardest part. I will probably end up trying to find another counselor, just trying to build up the courage to face everything. :)
 
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Water1944

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Sounds like a great plan. I am praying for you and support you along with everyone else here. God bless
 
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colalella2891

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Everyone has their bad habits, so don't fret. :) I definitely have my own addictions... Very common, and remember that you're not the only one struggling. Know that you are not alone, ever. God is always there, watching you, even when you don't feel his presence. He's there when you're not even thinking about Him. He's always there. Kind of creepy in a way... :p Lol only kidding... He just loves us that much. :cool:

I'll be praying for ya, and I know you can overcome. Don't give up, and keep holding it before the Lord. Ask for His grace. He'll get you through it.
 
pickles

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Hugs sidekick, scripture says...
it is in our weakness that God's power is made perfect.
Praying for you for all healing and freedom in Jesus Christ is Lord. :)

God bless
pickles
 
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