Yes.

Prayer is very private to me. I actually have a hard time discussing it with others. What a provocative discussion, way to go chskee! I've always prayed. I believe once you've learned how to pray, you can't forget how to do it. I know that sounds silly, in ways. But to me it makes perfect sense. Like I said, I've always prayed...sometimes on my knees, in the middle of house work, in the shower, in the car. Looking back, I didn't have much respect for the power of prayer, yet still, I prayed. I can't speak for my spouse, he's the silent type, but I do believe he prays, because I know he knows how to do it.

Whew...good post...I mean your's, chskee...lol

Hi chskee, Yes it 100% does help. I pray the second I wake in the morning. Pray for the strength for that day. My last thought before I fall asleep......Pray and thank God for the strength he gave me for that day. In a few days I will be on my 6 week of being gamble free. I will never under-estimate the power of it. Its worked so far. Although sometimes I still question my sanity...LOL

Moyer, I am sorry, I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I know I have been praying daily for the last few months. I can honestly say a feel more peaceful. I am a beleiver in the power of prayer. I was just wondering if any of you felt the power. The same for me, I can't speak to my spouse either as far as prayer, but I pray that he experiences the power.

Feelbroken, how wonderful to be 6 weeks without gambling. That is just an awesome testimony. I love hearing these testimonies, it helps me to see positivity!!! I am truly happy and proud of you.

This may sound a little silly but I have prayed so many times just to win the money back that I have wasted, many times, intending
to stop and never look back, when I won that money back. I believe Faith helps everything, and God does answer all prayers, but sometimes he says no. I wish my husband would pray about this and maybe he does I really don't know.

Eastwest, thanks so much for your post. I really needed to hear that. As the wife of a gambler, I needed to hear others thoughts on prayer in this illness of gambling. Like I said, I know there is a higher power here. When I was blessed to find this site, I knew it was for a reason. I am a teacher and I was on spring break. I can't begin to tell you how it was honestly the prettiest, sunniest day outside. But through my eyes it was gray and I was literally down. I felt lost, weak and all over the place. I googled "forums for wives of gamblers" and this site popped up. I came on and lurked around. I saw some of the post and I joined. Can I tell you I feel such a difference in me for just coming here since the beginning of April.

This made me pose my question. That day I got on my knees and said Thank You Lord, because I know, God sent me here. I feel like I have gotten stronger each day. I have learned so much. Now, my Husband still hasn't made it on here yet and he hasn't attended the GA meeting that is literally 10 minutes from our home. But, I know that I have to continue doing what I'm doing and I pray that he takes the steps to recover. I know that is all I can do at this point.

Does prayer help? What harm would it do?
I am a Christian. I believe Christ died for my sins, everyones sins. I know this about myself. That I do not have the power alone to control my addiction. I tried on my own and failed everytime. I felt no forgiveness from myself, only condemnation. Once I received Christ into my life and was ready to give my problems to Him, did I find any lasting joy.
I may still trip and fall, yet I ask for forgiveness and pray for His power to let me continue.

I believe in prayer. I don't always remember to pray when things are going better. I do believe that God helps those who help themselves. He has been there for me, even when I didn't think so.
So.... yes, I believe it helps.

I can not imagine life without prayer. God has carried me through these past months. His love is so powerful and when I am feeling down and angry, God shows me something that will make me happy.

As many of you know, we are in major financial distress. But somehow we have managed to make all our payments to date and we have paid back some friends my hubby borrowed money from. I feel so blessed and grateful to have the Lord in my life and this site.

You are all a blessing...
And I pray for you.

Georgia Gam

I not only Pray , I bring My HP, God with me everywhere I go 24 hours a day.
Prayer is only a part of My relationship with My Higher Power :)
We have a full time thing goin on :)

Kimbers, I love how you said "You have a full time thing going on"!!!! That is a beautiful thing!! This is really uplifting for me to hear about your power through prayer and more!!!