Question: My life is a failure and all I want to do is escape from the world. I can’t be in the world and stay off meth. I am too weak and now I am have lost my job and I am 60 days away from homelessness and there is no one left I can turn to. I just want to live a simple life forever like a monk of the old days. I am ready to walk away from everything because my whole life and everything around my disgusts me. It is dripping in sin and based on the false worship of everything that is worldly to temp me away from God. I will spend the rest of my days in prayer and simple work if there is anyplace that will accept me. Where can I turn to?

Arlinda Lindsay Says...:

Hello Anonymous,

You are experiencing a lot of challenges but running is not the answer.   I suggest you enter a rehab program to address the addiction to meth.  If you are unhappy with your life then redefine it. Things can and will turn around for you.  Just don't give up. Take action.  With God all things are possible. Hold on to your faith.  God hates the sin but not the sinner.  God loves you and will give you the strength to make it. 

Check out the Rehab Programs Section in the Choose Help website to find a program in your area. The Salvation Army may have an affordable rehab facility in your area.  Consider attending 12 step meetings such as NA and get a sponsor for additional support. Keep praying and work on building your support system.  Get Help.

Question: What does the bible say about alcoholism? Where there alcoholics in the time of Jesus?

Arlinda Lindsay Says...:

Hello Anonymous,

In the
Bible, wine is included among the blessings from God and described as something
that “gladdens the heart of man.” Jesus turn water into wine, wine apparently
was taken at the last supper, and it appears that Jesus himself drank wine.  According to some theologians, wine in the
first century Judea was mixed with water. But, whether wine was strong or
diluted, people had a responsibility to control their input. Throughout the
Bible, excessive drinking is condemned. Paul wrote, “Do not get drunk on wine, “
and This “leads to debauchery.”  “Instead
be filled with the Spirit.” Also,  read,
Proverbs 23:29-35.  The Bible seems to
warn against drunkenness and teaches drinking in moderation.  Abstinence was also considered favorably.

During biblical
times, there were people that did drink and get drunk.  The first person in the Bible to get drunk
was Noah. Genesis 9, verse 20-24. He planted a vineyard, made wine, and got
drunk. Genesis 19:30-38 - Lot was so drunk he did not know what he was doing;
this led to immorality. 2 Samuel 13:28-29 - Amnon was drunk when he was killed.

Question: The devil that makes me thirsty for liquor and desiring drugs won’t leave me in peace. I pray that I am full of the Lord but I still feel devils temptations. I have let the devil in my soul with my weakness and sin and all of the evil I have done and now he wont leave me in peace.

Arlinda Lindsay Says...:

Hi  Anonymous,

Maintain
structure in your life and apply H.A.L.T, don’t get too hungry, angry, lonely,
and tired.  Take care of yourself.
Temptation is all around you but you do not have to give in.  Read recovery related material. God’s grace
is sufficient and He will give you the grace to maintain your sobriety by
working a recovery program. Faith without works is dead.  Have faith and apply relapse prevention
techniques.  You have the desire to be
clean and God will give you the desire of your heart. God loves you and will
not leave nor forsake you. You can and will overcome drug addiction. Victory is yours! Peace is Yours!