For years I struggled with overeating and a sugar addiction. Couldn't shake it for anything in the world. Like most addictions, the cause is always deeper. Long story short, the Lord released me from both, and one day it was if I had never struggled with either. I had tried everything, and nothing helped despite all the effort I put forth. When God sets you free, He takes care of it all. These are just two of many changes I've had. What about some of you?
2007-03-25 15:40:26 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Captain only someone who has not experienced the power of the Holy Spirit would say such a thing. Hopefully one day you'll open your heart to the Lord. *smiling*
2007-03-25 15:52:40 · update #1
P.S. I've prayed for help before, but would always still try to work things out on my own. Searching for diets, etc. The day I prayed and let go, really let go and let God, the next day I resisted a house full of sweets, and the rest is history. It still amazes me how gentle and carefree the transition has been. No struggle to resist or avoid sweets and excess food. Praise God! For the first time in my life, I will soon reach my goal weight. I just want to serve God in any way that I can, because of the love and grace He has shown.
2007-03-25 16:11:57 · update #2
God helped me to released from the bonds of Alcohol, Cocaine, Marijuana, & Rush. I have never felt so free in my life. Although I tried many times on my own, I was never successful in doing so. I've been sober now for 2 1/2 years, today (YEAH). Since I've been able to accomplish so many things, like getting my own apartment and getting married. For these and many other things that have happened, I owe a deep and sincere graditude to God, and God alone.
2007-03-25 16:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by disciple92800 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had an addiction to crack cocaine since the age of 14. So for almost 18 years I struggled with this horrible addiction. I had lost custody of my children, jobs, home and the respect of many people. I had been to rehab after rehab. When I finally let go and let God into my life then and only then did I overcome this addiction. True it is a day to day battle. I just know that without God in my life I would still be using. Since letting go I have a home, I have a job and most importantly I am back in y childrens life.
2007-03-25 23:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by chinadoll26_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replacing an addiction with another one is a common treatment. And AA has been using it for years, allowing people to express their addictive personalities through religious fervor. This is not a god working however. It's simply psychology. You replace the "high" of a chemical substance with the "high" that the cult provides.
Just thought I'd point that out to anyone that's interested in the actual truth of the matter. :)
Edit - Been there and done that, Mya. I've been a more devout Baptist in my life than most people will ever experience, and I loved every minute of it. Unfortunately, whether I liked it or not, your god (and mine) has been disproven. And I'm not going to pretend that I don't know that. According to your bible, however, god has hardened my heart since then. What a bastard eh?
2007-03-25 22:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Way helps me to overcome stubbornness, selfishness and personal degradation at the hands of others. I stand up for myself more and remove myself from the company of the wrong people on a private level. Of course, I have kept all my true close friends and relatives. However, I do not waste my time on trying to pursue new friendships and relationships with the wrong people.
I feel sorry for people with addictive personalities and the lack of willpower to change. Sometimes, it is a lack of inspiration, anger or denial. I can't say I know what it's like, but I have seen people go through this. I wish them well and hope they get the help they need before something bad happens. It is not their fault. However, it is their personal responsibility to deal with these issues. This is fair, since I do not ask people to bail me out financially or find me a new job if I get fired.
2007-03-25 22:44:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was first Baptized in the Holy Spirit, I was embarrassed by my own bad language. I prayed that God would just take it out of My mouth since I could not seem to conquer it on my own.
It was just gone the next day with no effort on my part. I am afraid that not all problems in life are not taken care of that instantly.
Many many times the Lord wants to build character in you by making you work hard for something. Other times He just gives you a gift. It is all up to what God knows is best for us.
2007-03-25 22:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I struggled with alcoholism and mental illness for years. I recovered with the help of the Goddess, and not the Christian God.
I personally think that ALL faiths that point to a higher power are ultimately reaching toward the same goal; that there is a power beyond ourselves that can aid and guide us. When, in a particular faith tradition, we rigorously define a peculiar tradidion, we are merely creating a trail to the top of a mountain. I think that most all paths lead to the same summit. It's just like Everest; there are multiple ways to the top, all of them unique, but still the same mountain.
We can all find help, we can all overcome. I appreciate your path, and hope that you can do the same for me.
2007-03-25 22:48:28 · answer #6 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say rock & roll had a stronghold on me. I now have to scrutinzed the popular music I listen to these days. Threw away blatant rock songs that God would not approve of.
The other would be horror films. Now I am very very selective, so much to the point, I don't look at them very much anymore.
Luckily, I never smoked, drank, or did drugs
2007-03-25 22:47:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations Mya.
2007-03-25 22:47:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't had a cigarette for almost a year now. I couldn't have done it without the help of someone who happens to be an atheist.
You think sugar is addicting? Don't ever try cocaine, then.
2007-03-25 22:43:29 · answer #9 · answered by Bugmän 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
God has helped me with alot of stuff. I went until I was in 9th grade not knowing that I had Bipolar Disorder & finally I was diagnosed & I got on medication & I am doing INCREDIBLE! It is AMAZING. I made the honor roll & that is my first time in like ... umm FOREVER! :-D God does GREAT things.
And, I have struggled with losing weight while on the Bipolar medication & I have lost about 21 pounds in the past 2 months. I believe that God is with me & helping me to lose weight & helping me keep it off & helping me stick to the diet.
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2007-03-25 22:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by meganxrenee07 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋