Transformation

It's been said that once you're an addict, you're always an addict. Personally, I think that's ridiculous. I know this because I can say that I used to be an addict, and no longer am. I recently spent 6 months in a home for girls to deal with my drug addiction, among other things. There I learned that I was not only addicted to drugs, I was addicted to a cray life style. I also learned that you don't always have to be an addict, or always "recovering". It's a lie that a whole lot of people buy into, because treatment programs all over the world drill it into their heads. But not all treatment centers allow God into the program. Mercy Ministries does. They base their entire program on biblical principles, and I'll tell you what...it's incredible. They have this saying there, that God isn't in the treatment business, he's in the transformation business. The first time I heard that, I honestly thought it was cheesy. But after a few months, I have found this to be true. God says that we are not destined to live in bondage all our lives, and living under the belief that you are always an addict is living a life of bondage. Sure, some drugs and other things will always be tempting, but temptation doesn't mean that you have to give in. Jesus was tempted all his life, and never once gave in. I believe that with the help of God, people can overcome anything. This includes addiction. Like a lot of people, I have an addictive personality, but with the help of Jesus and people that hold me accountable, I am able to walk in freedom daily. I'm thankful that Jesus loves me enough to set me free from the things I thought would always hold me back. And I'm thankful He gives everyone the chance to experience the same freedom I have experienced!