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I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel . . . Galatians 1:6 Chemical dependency treatment centers traditionally use daily group therapy to help their clients learn how to live in recovery. While in treatment, a counselor will…
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Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age . . . Galatians 1:3-4 It’s not uncommon for the one struggling with chemicals to desire recovery and to put himself in treatment, only to find out…
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Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Once, when I was a kid, my family headed out on a long road trip across the country. It was going to be a grand adventure and we…
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Your restoration is what we pray for. 2 Corinthians 13:9 As a physician, I often must serve as a gatekeeper of controlled medications. It’s not uncommon for the one addicted to come to me, asking for something that I believe would be harmful to him. The one addicted to alcohol may want opiates while he’s…
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Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? – unless indeed you fail to meet the test! 2 Corinthians 13:5 My daughter is away in college now, but when she was at home, I would daily feel…
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I will most gladly spend and be spent for your souls. 2 Corinthians 12:15 In my drug use, I was exhausted all the time. Anxious and unmotivated, I couldn’t fall asleep at night and then slept in as late as I could in the morning. I was lazy, not enjoying exercise or any of the…
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For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 12:10 Years ago, I observed an acquaintance who, due to unhealthy lifestyle, had a near-death experience. He subsequently became quite sanctimonious, preaching about how everyone else should live healthier lives. He’d seen the error of his ways and he was going to live differently.…
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But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Every time I used pills, I promised myself it was the last time. Consumed by guilt as the high wore off, I’d sink into this remorseful, shameful state where I’d clench my fists,…
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Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. 2 Corinthians 12:8 There’s no reason I should feel depressed. I’ve got a great life. I feel guilty for feeling this way. I’ve heard statements like these many times from those who wrestle with depression or anxiety for no apparent reason.…
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If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness. 2 Corinthians 11:30 In general, boasting is an annoying behavior and most of us find it off-putting when someone tells us how wonderful they are. Pride is an ugly thing that we despise in others, even while we indulge in it…
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