Peace of Wisdom

Today we are dealing with addiction – the condition of being addicted to a particular substance, activity, or thing.

Depending on your view, this is the near start of a new week or almost the middle of a week. And this allows us to get it right or right some wrongs.

Unfortunately, many things can become addictive without being careful or mindful.

“Finding clarity and purpose can be tough, especially when dealing with uncertainties or obstacles. It’s important to understand that feeling unsettled or facing misunderstandings is normal in life’s story.”

Embracing these moments as chances to grow and learn can help you gain valuable insights and develop personally. By approaching each challenge with an open mind and a willingness to learn, you may find the wisdom and perspective needed to navigate through life’s complexities.

Remember, it’s okay to not have all the answers right now, as long as you continue to move forward with courage and resilience.

How To Heal the Hurt and Pain from Life 6/25/24

Do Not Give Up – Switch Your Thinking

Here is a short list of the many things that can become addictive –

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Prescription drugs
• Food
• Gambling
• Cigarettes
• Shopping

Here is another list of who can become addicted –

• Parent
• Children
• Young adult
• Boss
• Employees
• Grandmother
• Relatives

Why would someone become addicted?

• Stress
• Poor health
• Injury
• Peer pressure

How To Heal the Hurt and Pain from Life 6/25/24

Do Not Give Up – Switch Your Thinking

The words “do not give up” can mean different things to different people depending on your life season.

Addiction, regardless of who it is, what they are addicted to, and why the addiction began in the first place, can be an upsetting and confusing time for all involved. Understanding first that you are not alone and there is help.

The words “do not give up” can mean different things to different people this depending on what season of life you are in.

Understanding first that you are not alone and there is help.

The Word -1 Corinthians 6:12

I am free to do all things; but not all things are wise. I am free to do all things; but I will not let myself come under the power of any. BBE

“Everything is permissible for me,’ but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything.

1 Corinthians 6:12

One of you may say, ‘I am free to do anything. I can do anything that I want to do.’ But not everything will help you. I myself could say: ‘I am free to do whatever I want to do.’ Yes, but I will not allow anything to control me. Easy English

I love this scripture because it tells me that I do not have to become addicted to anything.

However, this next scripture says that if by chance I do, there is a way out.

The Word – 1 Corinthians 10 ???

Sometimes it will be difficult for you not to do something wrong. Or it will be difficult not to think something wrong. You will have difficulties like this. but they are the same kind of difficulties that every person has.

Resources

How to Overcome an Addiction: 16 Tips for Recovery (wikihow.com)

1. Make a decision to quit
2. Forget your experiences of addiction
3. Choose a quit date
4. Build a support network for yourself

Always have some scriptures that you can say over and over until it gets on the inside of you leads to your recovery.

Psalms 73:26

My heart and my body may fail, But God will always make me strong. He is all that I will ever need.

Hebrew 11:6

And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

Jeremiah 29:11-13

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart

Summing this Up

Remember to start changing your internal dialogue

Whatever curb ball life throws at you – you will always have the greater One in you to turn that negativity into something positive. It will depend on how you view it.

Change your thinking and watch the doors of opportunity open up for you!

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May you have grace and peace in your life.

Cadeegirl Gee