Motherhood
On those days when you are feeling overwhelmed, unnoticed, and perhaps forgotten, take a few moments to sit in the lap of your Father.
On those days when you are feeling overwhelmed, unnoticed, and perhaps forgotten, take a few moments to sit in the lap of your Father.
The story of Spiritual Battles and addiction. Where we were and where we remain today.
As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life of sobriety and walk in the freedom that comes from it. In this devotional, I’ll explain and explore some of the biblical principles that guide us in living a sober life and the joy and freedom that come from it.
There are people all around putting blame and shame on parents who are already a hurting mess.
For all those who have lost a loved one to addiction, we take a moment for you.
As Christians, we are called to renew our minds and be transformed by the word of God. This transformation is not only spiritual but can also impact our behavior and thought patterns, including those associated with addiction.
I could willingly let go and cling to just one thread of my Lord’s garment, believing He would reach down and grab hold of me.
There is always a point of desperation when things turn, and surrender becomes inevitable. Journey through me from point A to Z on a road we never imagined we’d be in and a situation that takes every ounce of your willpower to surrender.
As human beings, we often try to mask our weaknesses and hide them from others. In addiction recovery, however, we must confront our weaknesses head-on and seek help from a higher power. As believers, we can find hope in surrendering our weaknesses to God and embracing his strength to overcome them.
Letting go and letting God is probably the hardest thing she will do.
Addiction can be a lonely and isolating experience. It can leave us feeling disconnected from God, others, and even ourselves. However, the Bible teaches us about the power of community in addiction recovery.
The journey from holding on so tight out of fear to letting go out of love- for you. The challenge of letting them make their decisions and accepting you have no control.
Cultivating a grateful heart can help us overcome addiction and find joy in everyday life. It can help us shift our focus from what we lack to what we have, from our problems to God’s blessings.
With every step that Jesus takes, the tunnel cracks, and walls shake.
In the process of recovery, it’s important to face, regret, and make amends for past mistakes.
For all those who battled cancer valiantly and found victory on the other side.
Addiction is overwhelming—but not impossible. The battle to win can feel like an insurmountable mountain, an unrelenting force that threatens to consume and destroy everything in its path.
Embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper healing and connection with God and others in addiction recovery.
When we constantly tell ourselves negative things, we start to believe them, and they become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The good news is that we can overcome negative self-talk and replace it with positive biblical affirmations.
Even if today is filled with sorrow, happiness does exist.
We may become so focused on the end goal of sobriety that we forget to find joy in the journey itself. However, God calls us to rejoice always, no matter our circumstances.
Healthy relationships are built on trust, communication, and respect, all rooted in biblical principles..
Addiction is a difficult and often complex struggle; it can be all too easy to feel discouraged or overwhelmed as we work toward recovery. But in the midst of these difficulties, there is a powerful force that can help us stay the course and find the strength we need to persevere. This force is patience.
This episode is a reflection back to the time just before I began my recovery. There is anger, bitterness, pain, acceptance, and resolve here. I began to confront some hard truth within myself, and it was HARD! If you’re in that place, know you are not alone.
Addiction can be a powerful force in our lives, and one of the biggest challenges we face is coping with triggers that can lead to addictive behaviors. Triggers can come in many forms, from people and places to thoughts and emotions.
Addiction can leave us feeling trapped in a cycle of shame and guilt. We may feel ashamed of our actions and the impact they have had on our lives and the lives of those around us.
Self-care is crucial in addiction recovery. By taking care of ourselves, we can aid in our own recovery and make progress toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Anxious feelings haunt me day and night. I live in grief that many will never understand.
As we move forward on the path of addiction recovery, it’s essential to keep our focus on the promise of eternal life. This perspective can help us to maintain hope and stay motivated in the midst of challenging times.
It can be hard to envision a future beyond the pain and heartache that addiction has caused in our lives. However, we can take comfort in God’s word, which reminds us that our past does not define us. And that there’s always hope for a new beginning.
As we face the challenges of addiction. It’s easy to feel weighed down and overwhelmed. We may try to carry our burdens on our own, believing that we can handle it all. But the truth is we’re not meant to bear these burdens alone.
Faith and hope believe in the Big Picture even if we cannot see it.
Recovery is possible! I will never doubt that. Our minds are stronger than any addiction, even substance use. The brain can be healed by new mindsets and thought patterns. Are you willing to do the work and be your own boss?
If you are lost watching your loved one battling substance use, please take a great minute to remember 1) You’re not alone. 2) God has your back far better than anyone else 3) Peace is possible through Christ Jesus.
As we journey through addiction recovery, we may find ourselves consumed by negative thoughts and feelings of hopelessness. It can be easy to get caught up in what we don’t have or what we can’t do, but focusing on the positive and cultivating a heart of gratitude can make all the difference.
As we navigate the ups and downs of addiction recovery, it’s natural to feel anxious and uncertain about the future. We may wonder if we have what it takes to overcome our struggles or worry about what lies ahead.
Addiction can be a difficult and isolating experience. It can leave us feeling alone and hopeless as we struggle through the weight of our addiction. But as believers, we are called to turn to God in times of need, and prayer can be a powerful way to connect with him and find healing.
My surrender allows my divine creator to be my strength in the middle of my weakness.
The Lord desires for His children to cry out to Him. He wants us to ask for help.
Facing our fears and vulnerabilities and learning to live our lives in a new and healthier way. But amidst the challenges. There is one thing that we can always rely on. The gift of grace.
In the face of addiction recovery. Fear can loom over us like a dark cloud, hindering our progress and suffocating our hopes and dreams. It can be challenging to overcome the paralyzing grip of fear, but there is a way out through faith.
As, humans, we all face our own battles and struggles in life, and for some of us, addiction can be one of those battles. Addiction is a disease that can consume our lives, leaving us feeling hopeless and lost. It’s easy to lose sight of the light at the end of the tunnel and give up on the journey to recovery.
Who left who?
Those living in addiction are alive, but they’re not LIVING! Are you? This is a harsh truth. It’s not easy to go on with life when they’re stuck fighting chronic substance use. You have to choose how you’ll spend your days and time. You’re worth living!
Join Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio of the 99Relapses Podcast in this addiction and recovery Devotional Titled: The Importance of Community and how it plays an important role in addiction and recovery.
Join Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio of the 99Relapses Podcast in this Devotional Titled “The Power of Forgiveness as he describes forgiveness as a powerful tool that can help us let go of anger and resentment and move you forward in love and grace.
In this Devotional, James talks about surrendering to God!
There comes a time families step out because they can’t handle it anymore.
How do we trust the Lord with our children when we aren’t sure that we will ever see them alive again?
In this episode of the 99Relapses Podcast, James Egidio is interviewed by Missionary and Host of the Faith and Family Podcast, Dallas Monticue, about his personal testimony and about what inspired James to come up with the 99Relapses podcast.
You are loved. In your mess, in your darkest moment, in your sin. You are loved and wanted. This episode talks about sin and our redemption. It talks about never being so far from God that He can’t reach you. Addiction is powerful, I get it, but it still doesn’t touch the power of God. So, give me a moment to explain why God loves people like you.
She was brave to believe…to trust and to carry on.
Julia Fikse shares her personal testimony about how she overcame her food addiction through the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today 7 years later, Julia is helping people battle food addiction and obesity with her ministry,
Our Lord is more than able to peel away the layers of shame and disappointment to reveal a heart capable of hoping again.
Today’s episode is a discussion of lost faith in the battle of recurrent trauma caused by addiction. Realigning our hope and heart with God and letting go can ignite our faith even though the situation doesn’t change. Living in peace through the warzone of addiction is possible when we hold on to Jesus and let go of the world.
A turbulent marriage of 30 years and a “double life” of addiction led Rose Ann Forte down a path from recovery to discovery through the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!
In becoming co-dependent, we tend to lose ourselves to an addiction we never had. Breaking this cycle will allow your children to endure their consequences and release them to gain self-dependence.
Stephen Bennett lived a drug and alcohol-filled, LGBTQ/Gay lifestyle from 1981-1992. Today 31 years later, he is married to his wife with 2 grown children, has committed his life to Jesus Christ, and is serving through his ministry of 23 years
Overcoming an addiction can be very challenging; especially if an addiction started at a young age by parental influence.
I’ve often thought I could argue my way into reaching someone. But this has worked exactly zero times.
I can’t call upon the wind to stop the storm.
I head back to a day when my son was still in the grips of his addiction and what that looked like—the odd behavior, the confusing talks, the constant motion from his high. We are so thankful that the “guy we used to know” has returned and is living well in his recovery today!
Did you know that 2 of the most common responses to pain in an addiction are anger and anxiety? These two responses leave the addicted individual feeling vulnerable, so much so that it leads to depression, unhealthy relationships, and even more substance abuse.
I needed hope and I needed it now. I just didn’t have the energy to find it or even look for it.
Did you know that addictions (All Addictions, Drugs, Alcohol, Pornography, Gambling, Food, etc.) are anesthetics that mask deep emotional pain? So, it is reasonable to assume that when you give up the anesthetic (The Addiction), you will feel pain, discomfort, and uneasiness.
I was traumatized into thinking every contact that came through was a police officer, coroner, or hospital telling me my child was dead.
When it feels like the cycle of addiction will never end, we may find ourselves locked in an illness we don’t have. We pray our loved ones into healing and wholeness, only to find we are the one broken. This episode discusses the importance of boundaries within a parent’s recovery plan.
Overcoming a substance abuse addiction can and is often times is very challenging. One of the most important things to get through addiction is having a good support structure as well as build a strong foundation by having a relationship with Jesus Christ.
We still live in a country, the United States of America, that was founded on Godly Christian principles as “One Nation Under God,” and we should not take that for granted.
To God, time is irrelevant. If someone makes the choice to turn to Him, He can redeem years of running.
They asked if I had any prayer requests today. So, I answered, “Please pray for my daughter. It is hard to wake up every day wondering if she is alive.”
Join Christian Recovery Coach and counselor James Egidio host of the 99Relapses podcast, as he interviews Jonathan York as he bares his testimony of how he came out of “rock bottom” to a life of recovery and sobriety through the Grace and Mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It’s an awesome story of redemption, hope, faith, and salvation.
This is an invitation to keep my focus on Him, even when it feels as if my world is flipped upside down.
In the change stage, of recovery, you will have come to sobriety and recovery where you will find yourself back to work and/or school, church and you will have become a productive member of society. The action stage is where you go beyond to discover your “Purpose” for your life and that purpose can only be found through Jesus Christ.
Vernon Layne talks about how he defied the odds of going from losing everything he had from addiction to his life of sobriety today where he is bringing people to Jesus Christ through his addiction and recovery ministry.
One of the worst things that a parent can go through is a child who has experienced an out-of-control addiction. It’s not until the unexpected late-night call from the jail or morgue that’s when you start to question your parenting skills with such questions as, where did I go wrong with parenting? Could I have done more, or what happened to that person I used to carry in my arms?
If pride keeps us from asking for help, we just may be cutting off the very hand that the Lord is using to feed us comfort and strength.
Paul Granger gives his perspective on how to seek God when in the middle of an addiction.”
Let God do some open-heart surgery as He breathes life back into our battle-worn souls.
If you have ever struggled with an out-of-control addiction, whether you realize it or not, you go through various stages of change. That change is most obvious when the “pain” of the addictive behavior becomes greater than the pain of giving up the behavior, in other words, “rock bottom.”
If you have ever struggled with an out-of-control addiction, whether you realize it or not, you go through various stages of change. That change is most obvious when the “pain” of the addictive behavior becomes greater than the pain of giving up the behavior, in other words, “rock bottom.”
It is tempting to lose hope that things will ever improve or that our loved ones will one day turn their hearts back to God.
In this 4th and final episode of this 4 part series on the Addicted Brain (Function), Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio finishes this series by discussing the function of the addicted brain.
Did you know there is a sharp and distinct contrast in how a healthy normal brain and an addicted brain react and behave in individuals, especially if the addiction is out of control?
Join Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio in Part 2 of this four-part series titled the Addicted Brain Structure and Function of the 99Relapses Podcast.
Join Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio in Part I of this four-part series titled the Addicted Brain Structure and Function of the 99Relapses Podcast.
In this episode, Addiction Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio finish up by discussing the challenges of Worldly Spiritual Warfare and how it could potentially derail the fragile state of addiction and recovery if you are not vigilant with Satan’s attacks and steadfast in your faith with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In this episode, join Christian Recovery Coach James Egidio in this two-part episode Satan’s Worldly strategies as he explains in detail Satan’s strategies and tactics and provides a stark reminder that we live in a country, the United States, that still allows us to practice our Christian faith in the open for now!
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of your addiction and don’t know how to approach God? In this episode of the 99Relapses podcast Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor interviews Paul Granger of the, Where Did You See God Ministry, which www.WhereDidYouSeeGod.com? Paul gives his perspective on how to seek God when in the middle of an addiction.
In this episode, Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio will finish up by discussing the origin of Satan, what Satan did Do, as well as the character and tactics of Satan, and how he plays a role in your addiction and recovery.
In this episode, Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses who is Satan and how he plays a role in your addiction.
As I learned how to love my daughter where she was, in the middle of an addiction, I considered ‘raising’ her again.
In this Episode, Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio answers the perplexing and often asked question, “Is Addiction Sin?” and discusses 32 additional sins that are triggered by addiction.
Podcast Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor, James Egidio finishes up this 2 Part Series on the 5 Characteristics of Addiction by discussing Loss of Willpower and Distortion of Attention as well describe the difference between Security Addictions, Aversion Addictions, and Attraction Addictions.
You are not identified by the “World’s” standards; you are a Child of God Loved by God who sacrificed his only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, for your sins! Join me in Part II of the 99Relapses podcast Identity and Addiction as I finish discussing the Problem of Control and who and what you should be living for.
When you go through the whirlwind emotions of an out-of-control addiction, you lose self-identity as to who and what defines you as a person and as a “Child of God,” and you adopt and adapt to the World’s view and standards for self-identity and reassurance.
Christian addiction recovery coach and counselor, James Egidio discusses in part I of this 2-part series on the 5 characteristics of addiction.
Christian Addiction Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio finishes this 2-Part episode by discussing, Attachment vs. Detachment as well as Grace and Hope and their role in addiction.
Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses how desire and repression play a role in addiction!
In this episode, Christian Recovery Coach and Counselor James Egidio discusses Understanding addiction as a Christian and will then finish this 2 Part Series in Episode #3 with the 5 Pillars to Successful Recovery from addiction as a Christian