The trap of Addiction

The Trap of Addiction

What is addiction? So many people link addiction to Drugs and Beer, but there are so many other things. I have learned over the past year of my life I allowed the gym to be my addiction. Is it wrong to work out and stay in shape no? God calls us to take care of our body; however I took it to the next level. I allowed the gum to control my life. I was there at 4am and then again at 6pm. So where was my time with my Kids? That’s right there was no time. I allowed myself to get caught up in the worldwide of the lifestyle of the gym. I was so focused on my own selfish ways that I lost focus on the things I should have been focused on.  Allowed addiction of the gym and other things cost me a lot. So today I ask that you think about what is your addiction and what is it costing you or will cost you? Don’t wait until it is too late and wake to realize what you have lost!!

James 4:7-8 “Therefore submit to God, Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts.”

The dictionary defines addictions “the compulsive need for a habit-forming substance; the condition of being habitually and compulsively occupied with something. That definition is accurate, but incomplete. For Christians, addiction has an additional meaning: it means compulsively worshipping something other than God. Unless you’re living on a deserted island you know people who are full-blown addicts – probably lots of people. If you, or someone you love, is suffering from the blight of addiction, remember this: Help is available. I come to find this is so true. And if you’re one of those fortunate people who never experienced with additive substance, congratulations. You have spared yourself a lifetime of headaches and heartaches.