Month: March 2022

. . . Being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. Colossians 1:11-12 While I was using pills, after the good times wore off and it just…
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We have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Colossians 1:9-10 I went to a Christian treatment program where I met other Christians…
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And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding . . . Colossians 1:9 Those struggling with drug and alcohol addictions often appear to have an uncanny ability to repeatedly make…
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All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. Philippians 4:22 Many of those who’ve struggled with addiction are prone to extremes. I’m no different. I just don’t naturally do moderation very well. If I decide I’m going to eat healthy and lose weight, I shoot for losing 10 pounds in a week. If…
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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Hopelessly addicted to pills and unable to quit, I prayed repeatedly for God to miraculously take away the appetite, but he didn’t. I knew what it was that he wanted me to do – confess,…
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Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. Philippians 4:14 In the aftermath of my addiction and subsequent downfall, my life was a disaster and everyone saw it. At the time, I was keenly aware of the loneliness of feeling like everyone looked down on me. In almost any social setting, I understood…
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I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 As I mentioned yesterday, at our gym we’re currently in the middle of our yearly worldwide competition. I get a lot out of competing, and of course I want to do well. I’ll never be the best – even in my old age…
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I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. Philippians 4:11-12 At the gym, we’re in the middle of a three-week competition…
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What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 Most of us who believe in God have, at some time, felt that God loves us more or less, based on our performance. When we fail, we feel God turns…
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Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 When it comes to my physical health, what I eat matters. When I eat too much unhealthy food, I…
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