Let's Party

Often, when people indulge in substance abuse, it's referred to as "partying". God created us to party, but not with harmful substances.God has built in many times and season to party, celebrate, sing, dance and be joyful. Soon, it will be time for the Holy Feasts. Wherever you are in life, think about indulging yourself in "partying", by celebrating the Festivals this Fall.God know what you need and He knows you need to party. Fulfill yourself in Him, rather than the artificial,empty substances, and temporary pleasures, that only lead to destruction in the end.

Know what's inside

Right now there is much grief over our Country. When a Country is in trouble, and needs repair, God calls his people to grieve, mourn, fast, and pray. Don't stuff it in, get it out. Emotions need to be expressed. Many of the people I counsel aren't even aware of what their emotions are, therefore, they cannot express what they do not know.
A good way to find out what you're feeling is to sit before the Lord and ask him to reveal it. Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.
Psalm 139:4. The Lord already knows, but you also need to know what is going on inside in order to bring it back out to Him. This is one more way to avoid stuffing feelings that lead to destructive addictive cycles.

Fill up

Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. The more we fill ourselves with the Spirit, the less will fill ourselves with wine or any other substance. So fill up on all God has to offer and watch the other cravings become less to none.