kross Posted November 28, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,773 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 51 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/04/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/27/1957 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I truly cannot think of anything I am addicted to. There are people in my life that I would be devastated without - but I've lost loved ones before and I know that one day we will be reunited.... I enjoy my morning coffee - but I'm not addicted to it.... I once was ruled by cigarettes - but that just wasn't a good fit for me... so I quit. Drugs, alcohol, etc. nope. I'm very fortunate. That's great sis. As I was pondering this thread, I realised the addictions that I have had before that He has broken in my life. I think we can list our sins, so long as we also recognise and praise Him for the mighty works that He can do and Has done. I was set free from a bondage to porn. I love being free of that addction, and it was all Him and none of me. Praise God! Anyone else want to praise Him for addictions they have been set free of? I see the evil that is me reflected in the most vile of offenses. I can not say I was set free from any addictions, but I can say HE has kept me from that which I am glad I have never become. This is one reason I can say with an absolute certainty that we are what we are by the grace (and design) of a sovereign GOD. I also know that I cannot point a finger at those trapped in sin for I know that the only reason I am not is because HE has not allowed it. (and yes I know that this flies in the face of all those who believe in "freewill") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCISGD Posted November 28, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 64 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,345 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 30 Days Won: 1 Joined: 03/05/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/10/1961 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I see the evil that is me reflected in the most vile of offenses. I can not say I was set free from any addictions, but I can say HE has kept me from that which I am glad I have never become. This is one reason I can say with an absolute certainty that we are what we are by the grace (and design) of a sovereign GOD. I also know that I cannot point a finger at those trapped in sin for I know that the only reason I am not is because HE has not allowed it. (and yes I know that this flies in the face of all those who believe in "freewill") On the contary I do not think it contradicts free will but it does leave out the other half of the equation, that despite Gods sovereignty he no way violates or interferes with free will and raises good seed in good soil. But seed and soil can be contaminated and ruined. I too know that it was the grace of God that allowed me to be raised in a good but non christian family in a rural enviroment with enormous freedoms, and yet to leave school early to persue a life of alcohol, drugs, fighting and hellraising, to marry wrongly and loose all that I held dear, so that I would cry out for help and be saved. To God be the glory forever and ever amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HISmanD Posted November 28, 2009 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 23 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/17/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1973 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I really appreciate those that shared honestly in this thread, that is why I posted it. We ALL have something we are addicited to - God, our Kids, church, shoppong , coffee, soda pop, drugs washing our hands too much- you get the point. We should lift up one another in prayer , so that God can work in these areas of unhealthy addictions, I for one will pray! You put GOD in the list of unhealthy adictions. Just thought I would point that out. Perhaps you are addicted to pointing out typos of People that CANNOT, obviously mean that GOD is an Unhealthy addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HISmanD Posted November 28, 2009 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 23 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/17/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1973 Share Posted November 28, 2009 To be frank here, if we are all honest with ourselves, we ALL have something even if its small are addicted to something. I do not agree with you. I do not know of anything that I am addicted to. Let me say first of all that this flesh that all the world still lives in is addicted to SIN. It will strive to live in it and only GOD Himself can keep you from giving in. All of us. Pride is still in the BIBLE especially in PRV.16:18. People behold the mote in other's eyes all the while they have a beam sticking out of their own in Matt. 7:3-5 and then we come to 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you in due time." Just thought I would point that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyguy Posted November 28, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 373 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 3,331 Content Per Day: 0.59 Reputation: 71 Days Won: 10 Joined: 10/15/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/24/1965 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Mint chocolate chip ice cream. I'd inject it into my veins if I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Openly Curious Posted November 29, 2009 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 55 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 4,568 Content Per Day: 0.68 Reputation: 770 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/18/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted November 29, 2009 1 Corinthians 16:15--I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints.) 1 Corinthians 1:16--And I baptized also the house-hold of Stephanas besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. I am addicted to worthy boards and at the sametime I minister to the saints the best that I can right here at worthy boards while I'm here. OC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saved_by_Jesus Posted November 29, 2009 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 15 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 97 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/07/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 06/09/1964 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Believer1997 and I were talking in one of my threads about ' how to save money'and addiction was brought up, this along with this weeks Opray show on addiction, has caused me to realize -We ALL have addictions. I was addicted to wanting to be loved, no matter that cost, having realized this has brought great healing in my life and for the lives of those around me. My computer is really the only thing I'm addicted to. I'm on it from the minute I get home, to the minute I go to bed, pretty much. I try to console myself with the fact that about 99% of the time is spent in forums like this, but still. I need to cut back. I'm also addicted to buying Bibles. That's a good addiction I guess. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kross Posted November 29, 2009 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,773 Content Per Day: 0.31 Reputation: 51 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/04/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/27/1957 Share Posted November 29, 2009 To be frank here, if we are all honest with ourselves, we ALL have something even if its small are addicted to something. I do not agree with you. I do not know of anything that I am addicted to. Let me say first of all that this flesh that all the world still lives in is addicted to SIN. It will strive to live in it and only GOD Himself can keep you from giving in. All of us. Pride is still in the BIBLE especially in PRV.16:18. People behold the mote in other's eyes all the while they have a beam sticking out of their own in Matt. 7:3-5 and then we come to 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God that he may exalt you in due time." Just thought I would point that out. Let5 me just say, if you're not giving in, your not addicted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ~zoe-girl~ Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I use to be addited to having to keep a super clean home in order to feel important and also to feel more in control of something in my life. God has set me free from this and now He is what makes me feel filled and also important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pvt. Pust Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 im addicted to sleep... is that bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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