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Someone very near to me is hooked on alcohol and gambling.I believe the best thing is for many, many prayers. I believe they work. thank you
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Prayers needed (Original Post)
jellen
Sep 2014
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DebJ
(7,699 posts)1. You got it.
WhiteAndNerdy
(365 posts)2. I do affirmative prayer --
and will gladly contribute mine for both of you. I've had alcoholics and other addicts in my life, and I know how hard it is.
elleng
(130,740 posts)3. Prayers from here but
'confrontation' works; I know, I used it.
Good luck.
rug
(82,333 posts)4. Don't forget the Serenity Prayer.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can
and wisdom to know the difference.
And this Group:
Statement of Purpose
A supportive resource for people recovering from addictions (drugs, alcohol, over-eating, gambling, etc.) which negatively affect all areas of their lives, and for friends and family of recovering or active addicts.
A supportive resource for people recovering from addictions (drugs, alcohol, over-eating, gambling, etc.) which negatively affect all areas of their lives, and for friends and family of recovering or active addicts.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1144
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)5. You got it jellen.
hedgehog
(36,286 posts)7. Absolutely! Thank you for reminding me to get some prayer time in today!