One of the toughest battles we face here in Aliquippa is addiction; addiction of drugs, addiction of alcohol, addiction to prostitution. The definition of addiction is the state of being ENSLAVED to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. The word "enslaved" pierces my soul, knowing what that exactly represents. Let me go a little further and say that we see these addictions through believers and non-believers. Unfortunately, any type of addiction is a sick disease. A disease that the devil uses to hold men, women, and children in bondage.
Over the last week, we have seen one individual come to the realization that their addiction will lead to death if something is not done about it. We believe another individual has fallen back into their addiction after being sober for a long period of time. As you could imagine, walking side by side with anyone dealing with an addiction is hard to watch. Hard, because you want to help. Hard, because you want them to recognize their hurt. Hard, because you want them healed into freedom.
We have been facedown in prayer for these specific individuals, in addition for claiming victory over addiction within this community. Though sometimes the addiction may win the battle, I am here to say and claim that the Lord will win the war. The Lord hears our cries and will free those in captivity. As a body of Christ we must learn and understand our role for interceding on others' behalf. God has opened my eyes to that while here in Aliquippa. May we all truly understand the importance of fighting the battle for one another.
Love Deeply.
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