Hi,

I have been struggling with a drinking problem for the past 10 years. It has finally gotten to the point where I black out, and people tell me that I do awful things. For example, last week on Saint Patrick's Day I was escorted out of the bar, and woke up with 2 black eyes. I have no idea what happened, and was wondering what I can do next. Do you have any Bible passages you could direct me towards? Hopefully through your prayers I can overcome this vice, with the grace of God. I am unsure what to do next. If there is anyone who I might receive council from, please feel free to send me a message.

Dear Lord, please help RubenJames in his quest to find a constant peace and joy in you instead of this momentary exuberation that drinking brings. Lord, I pray that you will bring to RubenJames a person who has been there, done that, and, by your power, come through, and can help him with what to do next. Please help RubenJames! In your name I pray, amen.

RubenJames, here are a few verses I hope may help you:

The Lord understands and wants to help.
Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.

Drink is not all bad; wine, in moderation, can be healing.
Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.

The Lord has the ability - and desire - to renew our minds and bodies and he will do so! Amen!
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

It is not talking about the Lord; it's talking about Ruth and Boaz's son. But it is an echo of the Lord's promises to us.
Ruth 4:15(a)
He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age.


Finally, RubenJames, I just wish you all the best and I will be praying for you. The Lord's power is amazing and has the strength to annul the hold of alcohol. Addictions are of the devil, while renewing and cleansing is of the Father. I pray now that He will help you in everything you do. God bless you, RubenJames.

Dear lord! please set this person free from all problems & let your power rule over this person...give peace to this person..in precious name of Jesus i pray amen...

Dear Lord,please have mercy on James.
In the Name of the Lord,right now I command to all the power of darkness and the curses to leave James! 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

Praying for you...

Please pray this: "Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for dying on the Cross for me. Please come into my heart in a fresh new way and give me the ability to live as I should, a life that is pleasing to you. Grant me your peace, and let your shield of protection be over us all day and night. I have confidence in You, that You will be my Shepherd and provide what You see I need all the days of my life, as I live for You. Thank You, Lord Jesus, amen."

Pray that often, and read Psalm 23 and the final part of Romans 8 beginning with "If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Continuing to pray...

GOD WILL PROVIDE A WAY
1 CORINTHIANS 10:13
"NO TEPMTATION HAS OVERTAKEN YOU BUT SUCH AS IS COMMON TO MAN; AND GOD IS FAITHFUL, WHO WILL NOT NOT ALLOW YOU TO BE TEMPTED BEYOND WHAT YOU ARE ABLE, BUT WITH THE TEMPTATION WILL PROVIDE THE WAY OF ESCAPE ALSO, THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO ENDURE IT."

WE SHOULD FEAR THE LORD, THIS MEANS HATING EVIL AND LIVING GOD'S WAY. (PROVERBS 8:13, PROVERBS 9:10), IT IS HARDER TO DO WHAT WE HATE.

WE MUST CRUCIFY OUR SINFUL DESIRES. GALATIANS 5:24- "THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST JESUS HAVE CRUCIFIED THE SINFUL NATURE WITH ITS PASSIONS AND DESIRES."