Problems

For the last five years I have had the privilege of being a part of a faith based addiction program. I have witnessed many lives changed from drugs and alcohol to serving the King of Kings; from pornography to praising the Lord; from anger to being glad. What made the difference? I mean they have tried and tried to overcome their addiction many times and each time ended in failure so what made the difference this time? They were told that they would always be this way; it is a disease and it was out of their control. Well that is partly right, the part about it was out of their control for it is and the Bible plainly tells us that. Romans 7:18
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
But in Philippians 4:13 we are told how we can perform all things.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
Here is what we have to do, realize I can't but realizing who can. Paul is saying you can do all things but you have to let Christ do them in you. Colossians 1:27….
Christ in you, the hope of glory: It's Christ in you. When the light clicks in their heads they get out of the way and let Christ save their souls and their lives change. They realize they can't cure their addiction problem and you can't either no matter how bad you want them too. But there are some things you can do, you can pray for that person; you can get them into a Reformers Unanimous Addictions program and let God do what you couldn't do for them. So no matter where you are today remember to let Christ in and He will become your light and your strength. Now go and have a good week and be kind to somebody and enjoy being around others.