Share words of encouragement

I have met three people in the last few weeks who have shared that they're alcoholics and who are looking for the strength to quit. My heart goes out to them because of all of the struggles they face while trying to quit. Not only the physical side effects of withdrawal but also the mental effect of losing what has been like a friend and comfort for them for years; alcohol cheered them up, made all of their problems go away (temporarily). It was something to do when bored. Something to do when lonely. Something to do when celebrating. It was always there, but as these three people have come to realize, abusing alcohol comes with a price. People die from it, either directly because of what it does to the body, or indirectly because someone chose to drink and drive, accidentally killing an innocent person who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
     Alcoholism is a disease and it can't be cured overnight, and I believe that it can't be cured alone. Some would say you're never cured. Either way, seek help and support. Get out of the house and be around people. If you live in the Dayton area and want to go to an AA meeting, let me know and I'll go with you.
     If you know someone who is struggling with alcoholism (or anything), let's pay forward words of encouragement this week. For this week of prayer, send the bible verse image for each day to someone who needs to hear it. You may just help get them through the day.

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, 

but gives us power, love and self-discipline.

2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
     You have it in you to quit because you have the Spirit of God within you.

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Please join me this week in spreading encouragement to those who are struggling spiritually, mentally, or physically.

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