Closet alcoholic struggling.

I've never asked anyone to pray for me before, it seems so selfish, but I'm stuck in this cycle of addiction of where I have to have a 1/2 pint of vodka everyday after work. It's gotten to the point of where I am invited to do things, but blow them off so I can stay home and catch a buzz. I'm praying for self control, please pray for me that my self control will strengthen and I can kick the alcohol habit.

Matt

Pray my friend and keep strong in the faith.
But seek help yourself as well.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a wonderful organisation. Please seek them out. There is no shame. None.

I will pray for you my friend.

i will pray for you as well, do not wory everyone sruggles with their own situation once in a while. Everything will be fine if you give it all to god. God Bless You...

Hi There, I beleive you are very good to acknowledge you have a problem with alcohol, you deserve a pat on the back! I just wish that people that I have known and try to destroy other people lives would do the same as you! Alcohol is a drug, and it can be so destructive if used in a wrong way. I had really bad neighbouirs and they use to party and they also turned on me and my fiance, the drink I beleive was making them evil and like stalkers. My life was hell for 5 years. I really admire you for being brave and I think you should seeks medical help and advice.The AA is a good place to start. Let me know how you get on. Kind Regards Mandy x

no you are not alone,i struggled with it for years .There is no shame in admitting the problem, the shame only comes when we do nothing about it . Gb

God bless you. i too struggled with alchohol for years and it has cost me so much. give it to Good and turn away, it will be hard at first, but ask God for streangth and I promise he will give it to you.

And by the way I will be praying for you.

Praying for you.
God bless, pickles

Matt,

You are in my prayers...God Bless you.

As others have already said, AA is a great place to get help. Admitting the problem to yourself and others is a huge step into recovery. God Loves you Brother and so do we...Praying for you.

BTW, you're not in the closet anymore with this.

GOOD ONE COACH CHARM,

Yes indeed, before I ever got close with GOD, I had serious problems with alcohol and mostly drugs.............The rooms, AA. and NA. have some really good people in them.......And I have met many strong Christians there over the years, even though they don't necessarily have a revival meeting in the halls of AA......When you read the BIG BOOK about BILL AND BOB'S story, you will discover the fact that The LORD showed up in BILL'S ROOM AS A BRIGHT LIGHT, AND TOLD HIM THE PROGRAM OF THE 12 STEPS.............Get the BIG BOOK and read it...........It's the part called BILLS STORY...

Enjoy my friend, and as My Brother Charm has stated your are indeed loved by GOD and us in here as well............FEAR NOT MY FRIEND THE LORD IS ALREADY WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF, YOU WILL HAVE VICTORY IN HIM BECAUSE LOVE (CHRIST) NEVER FAILS...........

SeekinHIM

1. Ezekiel 13:20
   " 'Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am against your magic charms with which you ensnare people like birds and I will tear them from your arms; I will set free the people that you ensnare like birds.
   Ezekiel 13:19-21 (in Context) Ezekiel 13 (Whole Chapter)
2. Luke 13:12
   When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, "Woman, you are set free from your infirmity."
   Luke 13:11-13 (in Context) Luke 13 (Whole Chapter)
3. John 8:32
   Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
   John 8:31-33 (in Context) John 8 (Whole Chapter)
4. Galatians 5:1
   [ Freedom in Christ ] It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.
   Galatians 5:1-3 (in Context) Galatians 5 (Whole Chapter)

http://www.biblegateway.com/

Wow Shananay,

A woman of FAITH..............WOW AND SUCH GREAT FAITH..............WOOOHOOOO......Powerful Scriptures My Friend.


Blessings Sister, in abundance are yours in HIM......


SeekinHIM

See I know I have a problem, Thank you Aussie for reminding me that I called out for help. And thank you to the rest of you as well.

For those who have gone to AA, how did you deal with the 'making anything your higher power' aspect. That seems so generic to me, like I can make my breakfast spoon my higher power I want God, Yaweh, Jehovah, Abba, Jesus to be my higher power, but I have so many questions, so many doubts, so many legalities to work out. I'm stuck in a jw mindset, who's higher power is Pharisaical man. I'm starting to feel so **** hopeless. Don't know which way is up, don't know which way is acceptable to Jehovah God. All I know is I don't have to think about it a few hours per day. The rest of the time, that is all that is on my mind, how am I going to make God happy with me, what do I need to know to know what makes Him accept me.

Why can't I just drop it all, forget it all and just live the life I want to live, witch is the Christian life. Why don't I have the faith that so many others profess to have? Why do I need all the answers, all the facts, all the winable arguments? Why can't I just accept what so many others have accepted....grace. Why do I need a reason to accept grace?

I fully 100% believe in God/Jehovah, 100% in Jesus, however 100% in the Holy Spirit, yet let they HS guide me in my moral descisions, but neglect it's voice in reason and logic.

Again thank you everyone for the welcome and your prayers. I don't want to stop drinking, just want to learn moderation, not replacement for my thoughts on God.

MattRR

Keep the faith!
always praying for you.
God bless, pickles

Dear Brother,

You have all the faith you need............You just said so YOU BELIEVE FULLY 100% IN GOD/JEHOVAH.........right ? You don't need MORE FAITH, there is no such thing............There are 3 major references to FATH in Scripture, one is a MUSTARD SEED which is very tiny...(have you ever seen one...?)

Another reference is The GIFT OF FAITH..............(listed in the gifts of The HOLY SPIRIT)

And a third is HAVE GOD' FAITH............Which means what it says, having or using HIS VERY OWN FAITH..........

Also, YOU ARE ACCEPTED 100% BY GOD, JESUS PAID FOR THIS FOR YOU. Scripture: Accept one another just as you also HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED..........

You don't need more faith, you need MORE KNOWLEDGE OF THE OBJECT OF YOUR FAITH = WHICH IS JESUS. He said IT IS FINISHED My Friend,

that meant for you too.............ALL THE PUNISHMENT THAT WAS FOR YOU AND ME AND ALL THE REST, WAS ALREADY PUT ON CHRIST..........

2,000 YEARS AGO. Then HE signed the CONTRACT WITH YOU, IN HIS OWN BLOOD..............That SEALS the deal........YOU ARE ACCEPTED !!!!

Please go to this website, www.lifetime.org I TOO HAD THESE SAME TYPES OF PROBLEMS, BEFORE I REALLY BEGAN TO UNDERSTAND

EXACTLY WHAT JESUS DID FOR ME, AND YOU AND ALL OTHERS, WHAT WE COULD NOT DO FOR OURSELVES...........PAY THE PRICE !!!!

This Ministry has helped me the most of all of the 54 different Ministries that I searched through, as I progressed up into HIM.........There's much more

to my story and I would be glad to share more of it with you if you like............

SeekinHIM

Brother , you already have a "Higher Power" the Highest Power...you say so when you state you believe in God/Jesus/Holy Spirit...You can't drop it as you say because your "Higher Power" God is convicting you to change a behavior that is keeping you from truly walking with Him. Saying in your original post that you recognize you have a drinking problem then follow that with a statement like I don't want to stop drinking just learn moderation...well I see that as denial...the A.A. program can help if you're honest and no one is telling you to change who your Higher Power is just to recognize that you have one. I know people that have quit drinking without a program like A.A. as well ...I've never seen anyone quit though that chose to stay in denial.

Still praying for your recovery...

Proverbs 23:29-30 (New International Version)



29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?
Who has strife? Who has complaints?
Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? 30 Those who linger over wine,
who go to sample bowls of mixed wine.

I pray for you, brother.
Proverbs 29:17 (New International Version)


17 Discipline your son, and he will give you peace;
he will bring delight to your soul.
It's not an easy demon to control....