Helping the addict in the church to break free of addiction
Most people suffering from addiction have a problem finding closure and relating with people. This clusters the activities of their mind and makes them find a substitute for the emptiness in them.
Some of the common things that people turn to are drugs, alcohol, and behaviors like; video gaming, gambling, sex, porn, and social media.
People in the church also fall into such problems and find it hard to get their lives back on track. The church is a place where such people can get help, even those suffering from guilt, abandonment, and shame.
Addicts tend to hide their addiction from people as much as they can, but secrecy is not a smart move to break entanglement with addiction.
What to do when you have an addiction
Firstly, visit a spiritual leader for prayers and Christian counseling. Spiritual leaders are capable of understanding what addicts are going through without a sense of judgment and condemnation. They help addicts recover quickly by praying with them with belief in God’s power.
Addicts should also believe in the gathering of the saints. When Christians gather, the power of God is made available to heal those that are sick and break loose those that are oppressed. Mixing with people will also help addicts evade chances of triggers and addiction relapse.
The role of the church in addiction recovery
The church provides addicts with all the love they need to pull through their problems. Most people tend to stay away from addicts especially those with substance-related addiction. The church gives addicts an environment where they can come up to talk and rid themselves of addiction.
The church also organizes structured visits at regular intervals to addicts and their families. Individuals and church subgroups also pray and see to the physical and psychological needs of addicts. These will help addicts recover quickly and repel the temptation to their addiction.
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