Mark 2:17 (NKJV) 17 When Jesus heard it, He said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
My heart aches today for those who struggle with addictions.
We can think, “well, they just need to quit. They just need to stop doing what they are doing. We can’t keep being there for them if they won’t try to help themselves”.
Only God knows what they are going through.
I have seen people with addictions at their worst. And I have seen them at their best. They are two different people, like night and day.
It’s painful to watch someone go through withdrawals and the detox process. And it hurts to see them slip right back into it again after all that pain and struggling they went through to get it right. But we can’t give up on them.
They are addicted. They can not beat this on their own. It literally breaks my heart to see the demonic hold it has on them.
I pray today for those that are struggling, that they will turn to God, repent and ask for His deliverance.
God wants you to know you are not alone, and you should never try to break this addiction on your own. It takes the power and might of the name of Jesus Christ to break its hold. And don’t ever be ashamed to ask for help.
I don’t care how many times we slip up. Keep asking. We all have our things we are dealing with. Sometimes they go quickly and sometimes they take time.
God help us to love and help one another, no matter what our struggle is. Help us to never look down at anyone that is struggling with addictions.
Help us to be there for those who You put in our path; those that are sick and need a physician.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. This is so true what your bible verse says today. For the last 6.5 years I’ve worked in a behavioral health facility specifically for substance abuse for women and children. Now my part time job I work with the men. It can be very difficult at times and yet rewarding to see them overcome. The sad part is seeing them come back not getting it. Sometimes it takes 3 times b4 their eyes open and they get it. They’re able to get jobs and hold on to it. They may even get their children back. It’s an awesome feeling to see it. It’s hard on the staff and counselors. Please keep them in your prayers as well.
Thank you, Cathy, for sharing your insights from your personal experience on your job(s). We’re sure it must be both, rewarding and heartbreaking to help people like you do.
We will continue to pray for you and others who do this kind of work.