Addiction is a profound and often isolating struggle that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that can lead individuals into a cycle of despair, making them question their sense of self-worth and the existence of any higher purpose. In the midst of this struggle, many people turn to their faith, seeking comfort […]
Addiction is a difficult and complex phenomenon affecting people all over the world. It’s a challenging subject for many families, and the sheer power of addiction’s stranglehold can leave its victims feeling alone and hopeless. But whether the addiction is to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or any other vice, those suffering ultimately have one source of […]
For many struggling with addiction, it may seem like healing and recovery are impossible. But, with faith in God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, healing can be achieved. God is the great healer and can bring us the power and strength needed to overcome an addiction. God can also offer us the peace […]
At times, life can seem challenging and downright overwhelming. We all experience moments of deep depression and struggle. It’s during these challenging times that faith can help us move forward from our past and find deeper meaning and peace in our lives. All faith traditions have principles that can help us move through periods of […]
The best way to combat addiction is by trusting God and not relying on your own prowess. One of the reasons why people find it hard to defeat addiction is because, they have not come to realize that it is only God that can help them. This is similar to the rat-race that people run […]
Addiction can affect anyone irrespective of your status, and one of the ways to combat it is to draw closer to God. A good number of Christians suffer from addiction and it is not because they are not spiritual, it is because they have not fully handed over that aspect of their lives to God. […]
Breaking the chain of addiction is not an easy task. Many people have made attempts individually to do so, but they often end up relapsing. Addiction recovery centres have stepped in to save the day. However, turning to God during times like these ensures that recovery from addiction is made much easier. You would also […]
Substance abuse is a phenomenon that plagues every corner of society, with no regard for demographic. People are drawn to overusing or harmfully using substances for a variety of reasons, even to the point of requiring treatment or rehabilitation, but many similarities can be drawn between individual cases of substance abuse. And though substance abuse […]
For Christians and other people who believe in God, addiction can shake a person’s faith to their core. Addiction does not seem to belong in the same world as one a perfect God created, and our minds balk at how separate the two concepts are. It is true that addiction does not belong in the […]
Having faith in God’s goodness and perfect plan can be very difficult in the midst of addiction. Many struggling addicts find themselves asking questions like, “Where is God in all of this?” and “Why would a perfect God create me to be so flawed?” These are natural thoughts when one is caught up in the […]