Wanted to share what Anne Cetas shared on this subject: Struggling with addiction. Eric was struggling with an addiction, and he knew it. His friends and family encouraged him to stop. He agreed that it would be best for his health and relationships, but he felt helpless. When others told him how they had quit their bad habits, he replied, Im happy for you, but I cant seem to stop! I wish Id never been tempted in the first place. I want God to take the desire away right now. Immediate deliverance may happen for some, but most face a daily battle. While we dont always understand why the temptation doesnt go away, we can turn to God on whatever path we find ourselves. And perhaps that is the most important part of our struggle. We learn to exchange our futile efforts to change for complete dependence on God. Jesus was tempted also, just as we are, so He understands what were feeling (Mark1:13). He sympathizes with our struggles (Heb.4:15), and we can come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need(v.16). He also uses others, including trained professionals, former addicts, to lean on along the way. Whatever battles we may be facing today, we know this -- God loves us so much more than we can imagine, and He is faithful to come to our assistance. No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. (1 Cor.10:13) We are not tempted because we are evil; we are tempted because we are human.. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. Foe we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb.4:14-16).
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:00:03 +0000
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