Passenger #14 – An Addicted Person
Universally mankind suffers from
various forms of addiction, all of which harm multitudes of people---those with
the addictions, families and friends, co-workers and society in general. Drug and alcohol abuse seem to ride in the
forefront, but many forms of addiction follow behind. Passenger #14 has traveled that road and is transitioning
into a state of remission. His decision
to go on the journey was a deliberate one.
With all of the suffering he experienced and placed on those he loved
and encountered, it was the new understanding that God loves him
unconditionally that really is sustaining his remission.
The transition and recovery will
never end for him because the temptation will always be there as will the
conditions that caused him to solve his problems in unhealthy choices for much
of his adult life. He has comes to
realize that he must stay connected to Him, Jesus Christ, the one and only
Savior, the only assurance he has in life.
It is He who pulled him through and He who provides eternal
salvation. Our Passenger has a new
craving to know more about his Savior and really wants to learn about the
Driver.
Guiding
Questions for comments: (Feel free to share anything of comfort each day)
1. Examine
yourself for a few minutes. What small
or large addictions trouble you today?
Addictions come in many forms and play out in various degrees of impact. What changes can you make to modify your own
lifestyle and cravings?
2. Humanity
naturally judges and possibly condemns harmful addictions in society. As Christians, what support can we have from
Scripture that would help us to understand what God says about caring properly
for our bodies, minds, and souls?
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