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CRITICAL SITUATION FROM CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM - Guest - 11-02-2009 04:01 AM
For 3 1/2 years I requested prayers on many Christian sites for an alcoholic musician named Gary. He was a phenomenally talented guy, who could play anything on the guitar, from George Jones to Stevie Ray Vaughn. He began playing at age four, and worked with many name artists. But alcohol, (and maybe drugs), loose women, all the rest of hell's creations overtook him.
His mama was a praying Pentecostal woman, so he did know the Lord, and sang specials in church at age three. We worked together in a band for over 3 years, and finally he decided that I am "too religious, and no fun". I tried desperately to give him the word of God, and to help him get his life on track. All the while I tried to lift him up, his "friends" were pulling him down. So he left me last November, and went back to his old drinking and doping musician buddies. His betrayal, his rejection, his deception and all the rest hurt me so badly I thought I would die. And almost did. By the grace of God I finally picked my self up and kept going. But because he said he didn't want God in his life (or me) I quit praying for him.
It has been a year, and I just heard that Gary is very ill, and can hardly get out of bed. He no longer plays music, can hardly breathe, has trouble walking (severe gout from alcohol abuse), very high blood pressure, and drinks until he gets so sick he can't. Then when he feels a little better, he repeats the cycle, about every 2 weeks. I think he is trying to kill himself - maybe because of the physical pains, his conscience, or worse than that the hopelessness of his situation.
PLEASE PRAY THAT GOD WILL ENLIGHTEN HIM AND GIVE HIM HOPE! Jesus said "THIS IS THE CONDEMNATION: that Light has come into the world, but men LOVED DARKNESS more than light, because their deeds were evil". Please pray that God will "let there be light" to shine in the darkness of his personal hell. I still believe in miracles, and he NEEDS a miracle. As long as life is in his body, he can change, and God can work. Thank you all for you prayers.
RE: CRITICAL SITUATION FROM CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM - Guest - 11-06-2009 08:37 AM
Hey;You want people to pray for this guy because you want to straighten up and fly right so he,ll be right with GOD and youll have a christian man? First of all your looking outside of the body of christ and thats a no no.You want him to be right with GOD so you can justify being with him. Pick up your bags and move on. Your asking amiss.And asking others to pray amiss as well.
RE: CRITICAL SITUATION FROM CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM - mariarae - 11-06-2009 09:15 AM
It sounds to me that this person is concerned for her fellow human beings. I think that we are to pray for others.
Dear Lord, I ask that your will be done in the lives concerned here. I pray that you can guide this man on the path that you have for his life. I pray that the person posting this request will continue to be strong in your word, and to be a light for this person to find their way. I thank you that you give us free will and that you still love us even when we make mistakes. In your loving name, amen.
RE: CRITICAL SITUATION FROM CHRONIC ALCOHOLISM - Chris8 - 04-04-2012 06:30 AM
Dear Lord,please have mercy on Gary.
In the Name of the Lord,right now I command to all the power of darkness and the curses to leave Gary! Now!
I pray that Your will to be done in their life.
You are the King of kings and Your Name is Wonderful.
Thank You my Lord