On October 10, 2010 I shared the story "My baby Girl," about my niece Kim and her struggles with drug addiction; an account of our love and relationship. That story had a happy ending but this one, not so much! After nearly 2 years of sobriety, Kim fell off the wagon and fell hard into an existence that I can hardly fathom. She was well on the road to what you might call "normal," but in the life of addiction and dysfunction what is normal?
According to Webster, normal is conforming to the standard or the common type; usual. Average in any psychological trait, as intelligence or personality. Free from any mental disorder.
In a life of sobriety we must choose and learn to receive a new normal. With nearly 6 years of sobriety under my belt, it is difficult for me to comprehend how Kim allowed herself to return to this life of deadly bondage. However, in recovery this is often the norm, it is not uncommon to have 6-7 unsuccessful attempts at recovery. Is it when the addict doesn`t stay connected to a 12 step program or maintain an intimate relationship with God, that we open the door for Satan to do his dirty deeds?
I have known for months and months that Kim was struggling but nothing I said would penetrate the hold of her demons. It is by the grace of God that I have successfully achieved nearly 6 years of sobriety. Romans16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Even though I did not participate in a 12 step program, it is as if God has taken me by the hand every step of the way; one hour at a time, one day at a time, one month at a time one, and one year at a time. Would that be "The Hand of God Program," wanna join? Thank you, Father God! John 8:31-32...Jesus said, "If you hold to my teachings, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
I urged Kim to participate in a 12 step program and to get connected in a good church, however my advice fell to a deaf ear. Instead she was held captive by strongholds and lies, trying to battle an earthly authority that was beyond her will and her power. 1 John 3:7-8 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. He who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. He who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil`s work.
Father God, I love Kim so much....... it is so painful to know what is happening to her, Father I pray that you will send angels to rescue from from the evil grip that Satan has on her. Father God, please protect my baby girl! Father you are the great physician please heal her brokenness and restore her for your glory. PLEASE FATHER! Father, I pray that you will prepare Kim`s entire family to the fight for her life! Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Psalm 103:2-5 Praise the LORD; O my soul, and forget not all his benefit---who forgives all your sins and heals all your disease, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desire with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle`s.
Thank you for this time with you Father God......I pray that anyone who reads this will pray for "My Baby Girl, Kim." thank you, AMEN, Linda
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