Welcome to the How to Overcome Addictions post. The best mental health therapist in the world cannot bring the results to people seeking mental health help like the Holy Bible can. These scriptures are powerful and healing for those that seek mental health therapy. There are many people who suffer from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
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Full disclosure: I am not a licensed mental health professional. I have had family members with mental health issues and have recovered from some deep mental health issues myself through spiritual approaches.
History tells us that sin has distorted mankind’s emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Here is a short list of scriptures that show us our fallen condition. Because I want to focus on overcoming, I will not share these scriptures. You can look them up for yourself if you wish.
- Isaiah 53:6
- Proverbs 21:2
- Proverbs 16:25
- Jeremiah 10:23
- Jeremiah 17:9
Bible Passages For Strength Each Day
God’s Word in the Holy Bible has power to change people. I have seen this happen since God woke me up out of my own addiction issue in 1994. Claim God’s Power by asking for a Baptism of the Holy Spirit Each Morning. Read these scriptures and ask for victory each morning. God wants you to claim victory over addictions! Here are two gifts from God. There is hope for all of us.
A. 2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.
First Gift from God is the Bible is the Standard of Right and Wrong.
B. Ezekiel 36:26-27
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.
Second gift is God brings the willing heart back into a connected relationship. God never forces. God brings us from unholiness to holiness.
Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
We can go from self-will to God’s Will.
Psalms 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will guide you with My eye.
Romans 8:28-29
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
We were created in God’s Image. Sin damaged and distorted mankind but Jesus Christ restores us to God’s Image.
1 Corinthians 15:51-54
Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed— 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”
Revelation 22:11-12
He who is unjust, let him be unjust still; he who is filthy, let him be filthy still; he who is righteous, let him be righteous still; he who is holy, let him be holy still. And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.
Proverbs 23:7
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
“Eat and drink!” he says to you,
But his heart is not with you.
We are what we think. We can find the thoughts of Jesus in the Bible. Jesus was human. Jesus was tempted just as you and I are. When we have problems, God calls us to cast our burdens on the Lord Jesus.
Psalms 138:3
In the day when I cried out, You answered me,
And made me bold with strength in my soul.
Jesus was tempted as we read in Hebrews 4:15 and Matthew 4:3-4.
God promises care in Isaiah 41:10.
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Matthew 11:29
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
1 Thessalonians 5:7
For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.
2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.
The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. If alcohol is or was a problem for you, get rid of liquor shirts, shot glasses and liquor signs. If smoking is or was an issue for you, quit hanging around smokers.
Getting rid of all the things that bound me in chains was not hard once I made up my mind that I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. God removed the desire for my addictions. My issue now is placing a 15 minute time limit on being active on social media sites. Please share in the comments below what you do to break free from your issues!
Here are six more scriptures you can look up and get more power from in your daily walk:
- 1 Corinthians 15:33
- Proverbs 3:5-6
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
- John 8:31-32
- Isaiah 26:3
The key to Freedom is to trust in Jesus and think His Thoughts.
Philippians 4:6-7
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Overcome Trials
The moment a trial hits, STOP and refuse to Act. Do not think about the trial. Ask God for Strength. Where are the feelings coming from. Do not focus on your feelings.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Wait on the Lord Jesus for help.
Psalms 139:23-24
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
Try me, and know my anxieties;
And see if there is any wicked way in me,
And lead me in the way everlasting.
Feelings are produced by our thoughts. We cannot change the past. You CAN respond differently today with God’s Thoughts and His Word.
Psalms 119:11
Your word I have hidden in my heart,
That I might not sin against You.
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
How to Overcome Addictions Conclusion
This article is based on a message given by Pastor Dan Gabbert of the Black Hills Health & Education Center. Hope the How to Overcome Addictions post has helped you. Dan is featured on the Amazing Discoveries ministry website often. If interested, you can purchase his series of messages there.
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