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Struggling. Relapsed today. Lost Christian

ashava
ashava

I can sit here and try to come up with a million reasons why I may have done what I did today. Why I so easily threw 14 months of recovered time down the drain. But the truth is I just did it. I just wanted to get high. Among other feelings of guilt, and disappointment in myself. I am just feeling lost. This past year I did so much work to get where I am. I made a commitment to God, to myself, that I was done. When I was sitting in jail, contemplating my life thus far. I prayed, I rededicated my life to Jesus. The road was hard, but I made it this far. I'm not sure when I lost my footing this past year. My heart is filled with sorrow to this thought. And I try to keep my eyes on Jesus, to look only to him, not to dwell on my situation. I see many people delivered from their bondage, whatever it may be. I pray for that. But deep down somewhere in all my prayer, in everything I have done, I'm just unsure of my identity now. I know with all my heart I wanted change. I want Jesus to take hold of my life, and use me for his will. But from my understanding, surrendering your life to Jesus will only truly take hold if you mean it deep within your heart. I don't know what exactly to ask on this group. I just need guidance. 

OLDBIKER
OLDBIKER
Don't be too hard on yourself. Many relapse within the first year of getting clean. I have dealt with AA and NA for years. I have spoken at some of their meetings. I have been clean and sober now for 47 years. Often times, we condemn ourselves and are harder on ourselves than Jesus is. He knows all things and He will forgive you for your relapse. Confess this to Him and go on with your life and recommit to yourself that you are going to work this out in your life. He says "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness. I am a Pastor now and if I can be of further help, send me a message.
RJW
RJW
Thank you for sharing. As always, gratitude to OLDBIKER on his wonderful wisdom. We are human, and live with human limitations. In those limitations, there are addictions. Addictions are more then drugs or alcohol. It is why certain things are mentioned in The Bible, as an addiction is a lifelong struggle, and best to know and not start them. Sadly, we start them for various reasons. All never good. It is a lifelong struggle. Yes, The Lord can cure anything and everything, as nothing is impossible for Him. Some do get cured of their addictions, but many live with them. We can learn from the struggle, and be made stronger for it. It is also very humbling, and in this, we know how very much we need The Lord. We fall on His Path, but we must stay on His Path. He picks us up, strengthens us, shows us more Wisdom, and carries us on. Addictions can make us give up on ourselves, while The Lord never gives up on us. We just must know, that falling on His Path is much much greater, then falling off His Path. Know that The Lord never gives up on you, so don't give up on yourself. A Saved Believer with an addiction is still a Saved Believer. It is being Born Again, that we want that addiction gone to be more like Him. It is good to want any addiction gone, but don't feel like a failure for falling on His Path. The failure is falling off His Path. The victory is in continuing on His Path, regardless of the times we trip and fall on it. In growing, we learn to avoid the points, where we might trip up. As most don't get 100% on every test they take everytime, we still strive for 100%, but passing will do. I pray this made sense. Thank you. God Bless.
Group FounderMarleneJ
MarleneJ
Yes, we certainly do sin, and fall short of the glory of God. I was an alcoholic, but God delivered me from it. I don't feel it has ever tempted me since God took it away. Instead, God left me with other struggles.

The thing to do, is remember God does forgive you. And you are an addict, which you know, and so it is going to be a fight for you. But, you also know Jesus can help you.

Are you getting any Christian fellowship, especially right now, during the pandemic? Are you able to watch a church service, at least weekly. Daily Bible reading is important, and pair is with prayer. I've been reading my Bible daily since I was saved 40 years ago, and it has helped keep me on the straight and narrow.

I will be praying for you, and please come back and post often. We are here for you.

"Heavenly Father, I pray for Ashava that you would minister to her soul. Help her to forgive herself. and give her renewed strength to serve you. Be there to encourage her and comfort her. Lead her in the direction of a clean, godly life, and bring people alongside to help her through this difficult time in her spiritual walk. In Jesus name, I pray, Amen."
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