for anyone who cares literally at all I have to confess something. I've been struggling massively with addiction for a while now. I'm not exactly comfortable saying what the addiction actually is but I've been trying for months to quit. and every single time I try, I succumb to the temptation. I'm making a mockery of Jesus's sacrifice, and I hate it, and I want nothing more than to be able to overcome my addiction, but I simply don't have the strength. what am I supposed to do? it's really starting to feel hopeless.
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I think a lot of folks regard addiction as something "other people" deal with, but the reality is very few of us are not addicted to something.
You are struggling with temptation unique to you, although the addiction itself might be something many have. It doesn't matter. Except that it does, because this is your struggle. Something about this addiction is what the evil in this world thinks can prevent you from loving God, loving your best self, and getting better. Don't let that evil think you are weak to it. There is inherent strength within you.
I think there is no easy "fix". That being said, however, every stumble and every fall matters, because you work to say no the next time. And the next. And the next, with the knowledge that at some point you stumble less. I feel very strongly that having a bible next to you (you don't have to read it) and/or saying "Lord, have mercy" as my times as needed can give you a fighting chance to rebuke your temptation.
I am dealing with my own tempations, and they have a weird way of hitting you at your worst. Be prepared for it, and try to avoid the "triggers" to your particular addiction. Others here have made very good suggestions as well.
Good luck, Fren, and God Bless.