Neep some prayer for my Drug and drinking problems?

Question

I need a group to pray for me.I'm looking at 10 to life.It's for shoplifting It' not my first of corse I just need a prayer for me and my family who I have put them through hell with all my court stuff.Also my pregnat girl friend.I Just want to get some kinda drug court program I have no violent crimes it's all for stealing stupid things.It's drugs and some kinda mental problem I have.Today I went to court they are trying to get me for 10 to life!!!!.I have asked god into my life while in jail I know I should have done it before jail.I'm ready for help.I live in las vegas and here they are very strict on people who steal.i don't think of myself as a bad guy just someone with problems that never got help for.I hope it's not to late.god bless everyone thank you

Thank you for all the response It's helping!!!

Answer 1

There was a minister that held up a $20 and asked everyone who wanted it. They all raised their hands. He took it and rubbed it between his hands until it was wrinkled and ugly..everyone still wanted it. Then he put it on the floor and ground it in with his shoe until it was dirty, tattered, and torn...everyone still wanted it. The moral of the story is that sometiimes through circumstances and bad decisions, we feel dirty, tattered, and torn, BUT, we NEVER lose our value.
You are fearfully and wonderfuly made and I pray that you will see your value and learn to be a blessing to those around you. God's blessing is worth so much more than anything you could ever steal because He gives you the peace, love and joy tht the rest of the world seeks after through alcohol, drugs and parties. The Bible tells us that to be saved we must be "overcomers". Overcomers of what? Ourselves. Father help this young man live right...forgive us all for our many mistakes...Be with him when he goes to court. You did not promise to take our problems away but walk through them with us, thank you Father for being there with us so we don't ever have to walk alone. Help this young man to make a difference and be a blessing everywhere he goes. We love you Father, In Jesus name...
Please make sure you get a Bible if you should have to go to jail and read the book of Job, also proverbs is good...oh my different verses keep coming to mind. Praise the Lord with singing as that will help get you through. God bless you.

† Heaven Bound Prayer Warior †

"Look up for your redemption draweth nigh". Mmm

Answer 2

Hon, prayer is good for those who believe in it, but I don't, all I can do is give you some good advice from MY experiences. Wait, 10yrs to life for SHOPLIFTING? That's a BIT excessive! Did you steal big expensive items? I have shoplifted before, and I was caught (never did it AGAIN) but only for stupid stuff like makeup. It was wrong, but that was a LONG time ago. I would always want to shoplift when I was angry and thought I *deserved* something for nothing. After what I dealt with ( I had to go to court and pay $500.00 and I was on probation, which was humiliating, I got myself into a rehab ASAP.Has a good psychiatrist diagnosed your illness? You need to hire an attorney and FAST. NO, you are NOT a bad guy. We are all human and NONE of us are perfect. I am a recovering prescription pill addict and rehab was THE BEST thing that ever happened to me. 1. You need a good lawyer on your side, because if you go in without representation, the judge will just have the final decision and that would NOT be a good thing. I had NO idea Las Vegas was so hardcore about shoplifting. I mean, some people (like O.J.) get away with MURDER and all you have done is steal some dumb stuff. I understand why you feel like you want to do it- it's a VERY strong impulse. You need to get into a rehab ASAP. I'll be thinking about you. Visit my 360 page if you want to talk more. Please try not to freak out. You WILL get through this.

Answer 3

You need a plan. I'm going to give some advice that goes against everything I believe. You need to overdose on drugs, alcohol or both. Make arrangements for someone to deposit you at a hospital emergency room about 1 hour after taking. Hope you know more about it than I do. You want a heavy dose, not so much as to cause death or organ failure. Let them know you were attempting to kill yourself because of your pending court. That should put you in an extended treatment, first suicide watch, then drug treatment. Wouldn't hurt to have your court papers in your pocket when you arrive at the hospital. And the reason for the 1 hour wait is so they don't just pump your stomach and send you home. I'm guessing the court will go easier on you. And if not you will more likely get a medical cell block. You might try religion, Al-Anon, etc. Hospital should start you on those. It will take determination and hard work to improve your life. Too bad you can't just enter a residential treatment program. Those are maily available to relatively wealthy. And government and private programs have long waiting lists. Wher I am waits are from 6 months to 2 years depending on sex, martial, work and other considerations. In the meantime seek out a church, mosque or temple. Consult the religious leader there, ask for those prayers and advice too. elp is best found close to home. Best wishes to find what you seek and need.

Answer 4

Troy, I am so proud that you have salvation in your life. With God in your life, you can make it not matter what. We have all sinned, but God forgives us ever day because we are his children. He doesn't always answer prayers at the time we expect him to, so don't be disappointed if yours isn't answered right away. God will answer your prayers when the time is right. You are a child of God now, so do not be afraid. You continue to believe and pray. Congratulations on your baby. I wish you all the luck in the world and I will continue to pray for you, but don't you give up. We love you brother.:)

Answer 5

Hon i would be more than happy to pray for you. Sometimes it is in the valleys that we grow. You have to get to the bottom before you can climb to the top. God will help you .You need to keep the faith. I will be praying for you and all of your family and girlfriend. Please do not lose the faith, it is the one thing that will get you through your trials. I have been near the bottom my self and I don't now what i would have done without the Lord by my side to get me through. Prayers will be coming your way. Try not to get discouraged.You need the Lord now. He is the Almighty and he can do anything, all we need to do is keep the faith in him.God Bless you my friend.

Answer 6

i pray that you straighten your life up, and god gives another chance, something less harsh than 10 yrs. i don't see you getting a life sentence for shoplifting and drugs, unless you were trafficing heavy drugs. i mostly pray for the health and safety of your girlfriend and baby, i pray that you do your time, whatever it may be, then come home, and be a man, and take care of them. that baby deserves everything life has to offer, but that wont happen if you don't open the doors for him/her. a child needs 2 parents, ones that care and love them, that wont neglect them, or put their lives in danger. get off the mess, get a good job, put your family in church, and raise that baby right, and while your at it, marry it's mother. god bless you and your family.

Answer 7

It's never too late to turn to God for help. This is what His Word tells us: Psalm 34:18 - "The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit." Contrite means to have deep sorrow for having done wrong. No matter what the penalty is imposed on you by the court for what you did in breaking the law, God will never leave you nor forsake you, He will be with you always. If the penalty is to serve some time in prison, take advantage of that time and attend the chapel services. Enrol in the drug program in prison. And above all, take your Bible with you and read it everyday, praying as you do for the Holy Spirit to illuminate your understanding. I will be praying for you too, asking the Lord to give you strength and courage to face the days ahead. I'll also lift your girlfriend and your family up in my prayers. Please email me anytime you would like to talk, or just need some encouragement. God bless you!!!

Lovingly,
Virginia

Answer 8

Hon, I am honored to add my prayers.. I know that your are scared. I feel your pain.. I think that this is going to be the turning point in your life.. You are going to have a powerful testimony. Because you can`t have a testimony, if you have no test.. The Chaplain can help you. Maybe this is God`s way of saying Slow down Son, I have work for you to do... Remember Paul?? If not read his works in the bible. You will see the awesomeness of his works, Done from Prison..

Father God, Hear my words.. I lift this man up to you, Father Guide him, Lead him and hold him firmly, He is your child and he is in trouble. Help the Chaplain to pay special attention to him, Lord. Let him find himself as well as YOU and do the works you have for him.. Please give him PEACE God.. Lord let this be a time of renewal for him.> Let him KNOW that it is NOT forever. Let him know that you are always with him. That you can perform miracle he can`t even dream of.. Thank you God for all that you do> Thank you for the blessings. Thank you for loving us.. Thank you for choosing us.. In Jesus Name. Amen..

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Answer 9

Hi Troy,
No, it is not too late for you. You are starting at the right place, asking for God's help. Sometimes it takes a little discipline to get things fixed. God says that those He loves He rebukes and chastens. (Revelation 3:19) I will pray for you to stay close to God and that He will keep you strong.


† On-call Prayer Warrior †

Answer 10

Troy, it would be an honor to pray for you. It is NEVER too late!

Father, I lift up Troy and thank You that he wants to turn his life around. Father, remove anything in Troy that is not of You and replace it with the joy of knowing You. Thank You that our sins are forgiven and to be remembered no more! Thank You that You are completing the good work you started in Troy, and that You are changing the desires of His heart! That he will want to live for You! Your will be done in this man's life! Father, use Troy in a mighty way to reach others and use his life for good. Father, thank You that You are delivering him from bondage to drugs and drinking. Thank You that he will be the man of God that You created him to be! Thank You that he is Your child and an heir with Christ! Thank You that You will give him the victory! In Jesus' name.........amen!

May the Lord bless you and your family! The Lord loves you wherever you are! Live for Him! You are a son of the Most High God! You are royalty! Lift your head, the Lord will deliver you and give you the victory over your circumstances!
We all have a battle with the flesh. We all have sinned. But we are forgiven through Christ who paid the price for our sin! Praise God!

†In His Service Prayer Warrior†