I work in a men's transitional housing shelter. Last night we were discussing how addictions mess up lives. Some of the clients are younger than me. But then I starting thinking more about it.
We all have addictions, but they may not be illegal. Spending money, accumulating 'stuff', being busy, etc. Addictions are a distraction from everyday life. What can I do to numb the reality that I may not want to deal with. These addictions may not land us in a shelter, but they still mess up our lives and other people's lives.
Stop running from reality.
Run to God. It may not get easier, but the burden will be lighter. Do you want peace?
Run to others. Live, learn, grow and share in a community so that others can see your reality, support and pray for you and help you see your reality differently.
Change isn't always easy. But it's easier with God and community.
1 comment:
Julie! That's really neat that you're working there. I was just thinking last night how much I admire people who work in those situations. I work for the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions (www.agrm.org), doing writing and editing for its magazine and other publications. I've learned a lot about ministry to the homeless and addicted. It's an amazing ministry. God bless you!
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