Please Christians only answer this please.. even better if your a Pastor?

Question

ok here goes... i come from a strong pentecostal backround and th is year i have been attending our church ( the west end Christian assembly) every sunday now... i love the Lord, God for all He has done for me... now... i have called on Him to help me because i am very frightened. I have a drug problem. I smoke pot habitually everyday and i have been deeply disturbed by my habit for sometime now ( maybe like 6 months ) and it is really bothering me. perhaps Jesus will speak to me through you and you can help me get through this. i am very addicted, but i love God. and his commandment is to have no other God...to me that means put nothing before Him, have nothing that u do more than worshipping the Lord, which he rightfull deserves. but i feel as if i idolize marijuana and i find this incredibly scary. Jesus made a demon go away from me when i was 5...and it was like a smokey figure... with swirling colorful eyes... it reminds me of my smoking habit ( i also smoke ciggarettes ) help me

Answer 1

You've been given some good advice already. So, I will pray for you. Pray and read your Bible any time you feel the urge to smoke pot or your cigarettes.

Answer 2

I'm so sorry that ur dealing w/ a tough time now. I'll be sure to pray for you and if you ever need anything, I'll be here for you. I think you should ask God and pray about this. I'm sure you already have, but what I've learned is that you have to actually believe and have faith in God when asking Him for something. A lot of times I pray without expecting anything to happen, and guess what? Nothing happens. It's because I don't put my whole trust in God. I find that when I pray with all my heart and ask Him for mercy or deliverance and then afterwards I don't worry, but I'm calm about the situation, God always performs a miracle. It's because of my faith in Him that I am blessed. My dad introduced a prayer to me a few years ago called the Prayer of Jabez. It's goes: "Oh that you would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory, that your hand would be with me and that you would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain." (1 Chronicles) I've memorized this prayer and pray it everyday. It has done wonders for me. Jabez was a character, similar to Job, in the Bible. So much despair had been brought upon him that he felt like dying and giving up, but he prayed this 1 tiny prayer, and God gave him exactly what he needed to be blessed. The same can happen to you. You have to believe that this addiction will be over. Once u have that belief, nothing can shake you. I will pray with you. Please give this prayer a chance. God will surely bless you. I'd also recommend you to go 2 church, read the Bible, and participate in some type of addiction center/rehab, where medical personnel can assist you. You have to get ur addiction out of ur system- physically, mentally, and spiritually. There are lots of other ways to relax. Whenever you feel an urge, try doing some exercise or go to a spa. Take a walk in the evening or a bubble bath. These things help to relax ur muscles and mind. God bless you. I support u. Much love

Answer 3

First off, I have some good news: marijuana (from most accounts) does not appear to be physically addictive. So when it's time to stop, it won't be as hard as, say, cigarettes or heroin.

The first you have to do is admit you have a problem. You've basically done that, here, so you're on your way to being clean.

Next, look for a local support group. Talk to your pastor, the church probably has something set up, if not he might be able to recommend a program. NA (narcotics anonymous) might help, though pot isn't really a narcotic.

Most importantly, divorce yourself from the supporting habits that have helped fuel your addiction. This means stop hanging out with your stoner friends, and stop doing the things you would normally do when you get stoned, whatever they may be.

Good luck, it's not going to be easy, but with some hard work, and some help from other people and God, you'll be able to pull it together.

Answer 4

Let me start by saying for anyone reading this that angels and demons are real. Demons didn't just start showing up when Jesus was physically walking the earth and leave when Jesus ascended. They are still here. They are the fallen angels cast out with Lucifer. They need to possess a soul, so once they grab hold of you--they don't let go easily (that's why once you try to stop doing something it may become all you think about . You may even have the craziest dreams about it.) Once they are gone, if you ever step astray and they find a way to re-possess you, they come back stronger than they were initially. You don't have to look like Linda Blair in the Exorcist to be possessed, but you can be just as unrecognizable to your family and friends.

It seems to me you have the demon of bondage (addiction is a minor demon under this demon...so go for the big boy). You can possibly kick your marijuana habit without intercessory prayer through a treatment program, but you just may pick up some other habit. I suggest that you talk with your minister. He should be familiar with what I am talking about. Here's a link with some information about casting out demons. It may be helpful. Good luck and may God bless you. I'll pray for you.

Answer 5

At least you have come to the point where you are ready to admit that there is a problem in your life . Addiction, whether it be to any type of drug or activity that produces stimuli, CAN be hard to overcome, I know that from experience. It takes control over a person, holding them completely in its bondage. Here's the good news: the power of addiction has lost a little bit of its control over you. It may still be the driving force in your life, but it can no longer hold you blind to the fact that what you are doing is wrong. God is beginning to be able to convict you, because of your weekly exposure to His word. And what can His word do?

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,

It can convict you, and train you.

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

But there is still the problem of addiction. You don't WANT to be addicted, but you have no, or at least limited, control. What does Jesus tell us?

Matthew 26:41
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak."

How true is that! The spirit IS willing, but the body is weak. But don't make the mistake of thinking of this as an excuse. We are weak, but we don't overcome sin by our own power.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

9But he [the Lord] said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 10That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

When we are weak, Christ's strength will take over if we have surrendered to Him. But one very important thing is that you find an accountability partner, someone you can trust. A good idea would be your pastor. I really hope this helps, I'm praying for you, and God bless!

Answer 6

Some things are not easily done alone. Get some help. Summer is essentially over, but there were scads of camps and meetings that could have been a helpful venue for you to stay with people who have been where you are and got their heads screwed on straight again. From my experience, having been around more than a few potheads in my days, it is often sustained, if not initiated, in a social environment--so stop hanging around those who facilitate (providers and drug encouragers) is a good second step. First step is to ask God to help you. We could simply say read the Bible more, pray more. But you've had opportunities for this already and ignored those leadings. This isn't something that you merely reason yourself out of, drug-dominated minds are not known for being the sharpest tool in the shed--you need help. You got into this with friends, there are Christian friends to be found that can help you.

The Teen Challenge site is a good place to get help. They have lots of experience helping people get over worst drugs than your grass. Ask your pastor. But in all your asking, ask God. You are going to have to be honest with Him, and with you. You didn't get into this situation in a day, you probably won't get out in an instant either, though it can and has happened.

Answer 7

You need to find a local Christian rehab or counselor to help you. Somethings you cannot do alone. God can help, and He will, but you have to take the initiative. You have that power within yourself, WITH God's guidance. You already know that you aren't supposed to have anything above and before Him. Seek Professional Help. Is there an Overcomer's In Christ group in your area? Go to your pastor, look in the yellow pages for Christian help. Praying works. but praying doesn't make the sun come up, the sun rises because God made it that way. Praying will help you get into the frame of mind needed to quit, but you have to want to. When you feel the need to light up, grab the Bible instead. Worry about the drug habit before the cig habit. Of course if you can quit both, go for it. BUT do get professional help.

Answer 8

Ok, first you have to tell someone like a Pastor or a leader in your church. Bind that spirit of addiction and pray continually. Then you have to stop. It's a choice and it's up to you. God will give you the strength to go through it. (1st Corinthians 10:13). You can read testimonies from people in your same condition at victoryoutreach.org Be Blessed.

Answer 9

Sorry to hear of your addiction. I empathize with you.

You are on the right path. Be encouraged.

You have taken the first steps (a) to recognize that you love God, and (b) that you want to break this habit.

Next steps.

Pray that God would help you to break this habit; and ask other Christians to pray for you daily for help to break this habit.

1) If you have friends who smoke either (pot, cigarettes), separate yourself from them. If you have friends who dont smoke, spend more time with them.

2) Avoid areas of temptation -- i.e., if you buy the stuff from a particular friend or acquaintance, tell them you are stopping, and avoid them if needed; if you buy from a particular part of town, avoid that part of town.

3) Check with your church for a pastor or a Biblical counsellor who can help with advise, or be a friend. If you need a friend who can pray for you daily and encourage you by email, feel free to contact me by email.

4) Sometimes, people smoke when they are bored. Find something that you find interesting to do, to fill your time, so you are not bored -- and so you dont turn to pot or cigarettes.

5) Some people smoke when they are anxious. If this is the case with you, try to identify the causes of your anxiety, and take steps to overcome such causes (could be stress at work, or relationship etc).

6) Some people turn to addictions due to loneliness. If this is the case, find a friend who can help reduce the loneliness (does not have to be a relationship -- just a platonic friend).

7) Having an accountability partner can help -- a person who will hold you accountable -- where you tell the person if you smoked today or not etc.

8) Some people do best by going cold turkey; cut off the addiction completely. My understanding is that if you hold off for 6 weeks from an addiction, you can break the mental habit. It takes 6 weeks to develop a new pattern of behavior.

9) Some other people have to take it day by day. I.e., say that your goal is 24 hours without pot/smoking. And if you succeed, reward yourself with something else that you like. Then set the goal for another 24 hours... then another 24 hours.... and if this works, then try a goal of 48 hours... then another 48 hours etc... then try 3 days etc...

10) Many people have been helped by 12-step programs. You could check to see if there is a 12-step program at your church, or in your community, and possibly attend such a program.

May your efforts be blessed with every Success, through Christ Jesus our Lord,
Cordially,
John

Answer 10

You need a strong christian friend that will pray with you and for you to overcome this problem.. Someone that you can be truthful to about all your habit problems and who will keep praying for you until you are completely liberated.. You probably have spirits now and need prayer, but you must renounce them yourself and keep on renouncing them..
When I was first saved I had a problem that plagued me for many years and Jesus finally set me free from it. But afterward you must stay away from it because the spirits want to come back again.
I am a Pastor and Evangelist.

Answer 11

Hello Amber Marie!! :o) I'm sorry to hear that you're having such a tough time. The first thing you need to do is to remind yourself of the FACT that EVERY SINGLE HUMAN BEING is struggling with one thing or another. So you are not unique in that regard. And then accept that there is no shame in having a problem IF you're trying to deal with it. But like most problems - we need help. This is what a church is for. God tells us to fellowship with those who share our faith. This isn't just to praise Him. It's also to support one another. For God KNOWS just how difficult it is to 'go it alone' when it comes to dealing with issues like addictions, etc. Find someone in your church that you feel comfortable with. [or at least comfortable enough to talk to] Let them know of your struggle and ask them to help you by praying for you [and with you] and suggesting some treatment options. Don't get carried with all of this. It's easy to become overwhelmed by a problem we have. But I assure you - NOTHING is too big for God. Take care of yourself. Craig!! :o)