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Addictions come in many shapes and forms, whether it’s lust, alcohol, substances, gambling, gaming, or even excessive use of your mobile phone and social media. There is professional help to get as well as counselling from your priest or pastor.

Also, read the Bible and lay your addiction before God in prayer. Here are some passages from the Word of God to reflect upon.

James 1:14-15 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.

We all have weaknesses within us that can make us fall and lead to an addiction. Acknowledging this, and admitting that you struggle with addiction is an important step to be free from it.

1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.

Addictions don’t come from God, but from the world and our desires, lusts and pride. We can rely on God wanting us to be free from any addiction.

1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

You may feel that you can’t break your addiction. But the Bible tells us that God can. God will provide the way of escape. Turn to God, turn from your addiction. Let God fill you with his presence.

1 Corinthians 6:12 “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

Addiction is many times when something takes control over you. Those things that are not helpful in your life and dominate your thoughts and desires you may need to cut out of your life.

1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.

Addictions come from this world and not from God. In the end, addictions replace God as the number one in our lives. It’s not just about addictions, but also about our souls.

Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lay your struggles before God. Ask for God’s protection and deliverance.

John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

This is the promise of Jesus Christ, that when he sets us free, it is real freedom.

This article is not intended as a replacement for medical or therapeutic help or treatment for addiction, but a complement and inspiration to those who battle addiction.

In today’s fast-paced world, where digital distractions abound and societal norms constantly evolve, people often grapple with questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. Easter, with its celebration of Christ being raised from the dead, offers a totally cool story of how things change and get fresh again, a reminder of what really took place in Jerusalem that speaks directly to the challenges and aspirations of the current generation.

The Promise of a fresh start:

At the heart of Easter lies the promise of a fresh start, a promise fulfilled through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. As the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:8 (ESV), “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The crucifixion of Jesus, foretold in the scriptures, serves as the ultimate expression of God’s boundless mercy and grace, offering you the gift of reconciliation and forgiveness. Easter’s message offers the promise of a fresh start and a renewed sense of purpose.

Hope Amidst Uncertainty:

In a world plagued by uncertainty and unrest, Easter offers a signal of hope. The resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds you that even in the darkest of times, there is light and life beyond the shadows. As you navigate the difficulties of modern life, the promise of Easter serves as a source of comfort and assurance, guiding you through moments of doubt and despair.
1 Peter 1:3 (ESV) : “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”

The Promise of Eternal Life:

Easter holds forth the promise of eternal life, a hope that surpasses the boundaries of time and space. Jesus declares in John 11:25-26 (ESV), “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?. Through His resurrection, Jesus offers the assurance of life beyond the grave, inviting you into a relationship marked by joy, peace, and everlasting fellowship with God.

The Call to Renewal:

Easter extends a timeless invitation to renewal, a call to embrace the life-changing power of Christ’s resurrection in your own life. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV), “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Just as Christ emerged from the tomb in glorious resurrection, you too are invited to cast off the shackles of sin and embrace the abundant life that comes through faith in Him.

Conclusion:

As you journey through the Easter season, may you pause to reflect on the profound truths found within the Word of God. May you embrace the promise of redemption, rejoice in the triumph of resurrection, and respond to the call to renewal with a heart full of faith and gratitude. And may the timeless message of Easter continue to inspire and uplift you, bringing you even closer to the love and grace of our Risen Savior.

1 From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.

To God's people who are scattered like foreigners in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.

2 God the Father decided to choose you as his people, and his Spirit has made you holy. You have obeyed Jesus Christ and are sprinkled with his blood.

I pray that God will be kind to you and will keep on giving you peace!

A Real Reason for Hope

Easter: The awesome story of how we're saved and brought back to life

Easter, the cornerstone of the Christian faith, holds a profound significance for believers worldwide. Beyond its traditional observance, Easter offers a timeless message of hope, renewal, and redemption—a message that resonates deeply with every generation. In an era marked by uncertainty and rapid change, the timeless truths of Easter provide a steadfast anchor for young hearts seeking meaning and purpose. In today’s fast-paced world, where digital distractions abound and societal norms constantly evolve, people often grapple with questions of identity, belonging, and purpose. Easter, with its celebration of Christ being raised from the dead, offers a totally cool story of how things change and get fresh again, a reminder of what really took place in Jerusalem that speaks directly to the challenges and aspirations of the current generation. The Promise of a fresh start: At the heart of Easter lies the promise of a fresh start, a promise fulfilled through the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ. As the Apostle Paul writes in Romans 5:8 (ESV), “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The crucifixion of Jesus, foretold in the scriptures, serves as the ultimate expression of God’s boundless mercy and grace, offering you the gift of reconciliation and forgiveness. Easter’s message offers the promise of a fresh start and a renewed sense of purpose. Hope Amidst Uncertainty: In a world plagued by uncertainty and unrest, Easter offers a signal of hope. The resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds you that...

Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is so good, and by raising Jesus from death, he has given us new life and a hope that lives on. 4 God has something stored up for you in heaven, where it will never decay or be ruined or disappear.

5 You have faith in God, whose power will protect you until the last day. Then he will save you, just as he has always planned to do. 6 On that day you will be glad, even if you have to go through many hard trials for a while. 7 Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

8 You have never seen Jesus, and you don't see him now. But still you love him and have faith in him, and no words can tell how glad and happy 9 you are to be saved. This is why you have faith.

10 Some prophets told how God would treat you with undeserved grace, and they searched hard to find out more about the way you would be saved. 11 The Spirit of Christ was in them and was telling them how Christ would suffer and would then be given great honor. So they searched to find out exactly who Christ would be and when this would happen. 12 But they were told that they were serving you and not themselves. They preached to you by the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. And their message was only for you, even though angels would like to know more about it.

Chosen To Live a Holy Life

13 Be alert and think straight. Put all your hope in how God will treat you with undeserved grace when Jesus Christ appears. 14 Behave like obedient children. Don't let your lives be controlled by your desires, as they used to be. 15 Always live as God's holy people should, because God is the one who chose you, and he is holy. 16 That's why the Scriptures say, “I am the holy God, and you must be holy too.”

17 You say that God is your Father, but God doesn't have favorites! He judges all people by what they do. So you must honor God while you live as strangers here on earth. 18 You were rescued from the useless way of life you learned from your ancestors. But you know you were not rescued by such things as silver or gold that don't last forever. 19 You were rescued by the precious blood of Christ, that spotless and innocent lamb. 20 Christ was chosen even before the world was created, but because of you, he did not come until these last days. 21 And when he did come, it was to lead you to have faith in God, who raised him from death and honored him in a glorious way. This is why you have put your faith and hope in God.

22 You obeyed the truth, and your souls were made pure. Now you sincerely love each other. But you must keep on loving with all your heart. 23 Do this because God has given you new birth by his message that lives on forever. 24 The Scriptures say,

“Humans wither like grass,

and their glory fades

like wild flowers.

Grass dries up,

and flowers fall

to the ground.

25 But what the Lord has said

will stand forever.”

Our good news to you is what the Lord has said.

1 Ni Petero, lazo'ba Yesu Kristo ro resi.

Lidri onjionjiro Lu ro se kepererube ta ruopa rota warii Pondusi, Galatia, Kapadokia, Asia, ndi Bitunia robe yasi ri. 2 Ami orivoya lidri onjionji ro yi oso ta Lu Täpi ro ronye ago a'ba ami te lidri alokado ro Tori ndaro si, Yesu Kristo orone ago a'done wäṛiro kari ndaro si.

Ka'do inye tai'dwero ndi taliatokpe be ka'do amiro ago kiliti amba.

Mio'ba Lidriidriro

3 Mì'de mòzo aro'boya Lu ago Täpi Opi amaro Yesu Kristo ro ri! Tana yauni amba ndaro si nda ozo adri to'di te ämäri Yesu Kristo eŋga si ni odra yasi. Ono 'ba ama te a'done mio'ba lidriidriro robe, 4 ago ta'doro mà voondre mileyaro äṛu amba se Lu kabe etana lidri ndaro ri ana urune. Nda ka ànya eta ämiri vo'buyakuru ya, vose ànya unina ko oŋgwane kode ruenjine ago se liŋgyina kye ko ana ya. 5 Ànya orivoya tana ami, se taoma si ätite londroro mbara Lu rosi ta ŋgaopa ro se orivoya nja oyebe lofone tu äduro si ana rota.

6 Nyà'do yai'dwesi ta ono ro, ca yauono nyà'do gica tusuro ta taojoro dritoto se nyàbe rueza ni rigye ono ro. 7 Taojoro kwoi ikyite taoma amiro ka'dane anjioko orivoya ŋgye. Tana ca logo läguläguro, se äni ndi togane ono, ojo mbarana te asi si; ago taoma amiro se kadona orivoya para ndrani logo läguläguro risi, beṛo kpa mbarana ojone tana ka'do robe yaiŋgyi be. 'Dooko nyùsuna räṛu 'desi ndi taoro be ndi, Tuse abe Yesu Kristo ka'da sina si. 8 Nyùlu nda te, mindre nda ca ko owo, ago mimate nda ya mìndre nda ca ko owo. Ka'do inye mìye riyä amba riyä räṛu ro se änina ko tana itine ata si, 9 tana nyàte ŋgaoparo lindri amiro ro usuna, se ni ta taoma amiro ro nda ya owo.

10 Ta ŋgaoparo ono rota, nebii ṛite taoti si ago tenyiyi tazevona te, ago ànya äŋguyi ta ŋgapäṛi ono rote se Lu ka oyebe ozone ämiri ono. 11 Ànya ojoyite tazevona uṛine tuna a'dona rota ago ta ikyina rota. Tori Kristo ro se orivoya ànya ya kani ugu tuna ka'dana, rueza se Kristo ka oyebe iŋgyine ndi a'do 'desi se kabe eso voigye be äŋgu tana te ṛo käti. 12 Lu ka'da ta kwoi te nebii kwoi ri anjioko losi ànyaro ko takado modo ànyaro rota, oko ta amiro ta, oso ànya kopeyi ta ŋgà kai robe ronye se nyeri tana te yauono ni lazo'bai se kopeyi Lazokado te ämiri mbara Tori Alokado se ezote ni vo'buyakuru ya rosi. Kwoi kpa ni orivoya ŋga se malaikai koleyibe unine owo.

Nyà'do Alokado

13 Ka'do inye, mì'ba tauni drî amiro ro ka'do nja taoyeza. Nyà'do vookwa be ago mì'ba mio'ba amiro kpeye äṛu se ozona 'da ämiri tuse Yesu Kristo ka oyebe ruka'dane sina si. 14 Nyà'do taoro be Lu ri, ago mì'ba ori amiro ka'do ko ole uku se nyà'dobe sina 'dooko ami drigba tauniako kai robe. 15 Oko nyà'do alokado tase cini nyàbe oyena ya, kpa oso Lu se kuzi ami be orivoya alokado ono ronye. 16 Taegyi ka ata ekye: “Nyà'do alokado tana ma orivoya alokado.”

17 Mìzi nda Täpi, ondro nyàte Lu, se kabe vure lidri cini ro ope ojoojoro, oso taoye se 'dialo koyebe ronye mätuna owo; ka'do inye, mìri ori anjoko amiro 'bädri ono ya taoro si ndäri. 18 Tana mìni ŋgase ozobe ami o'baza dritai ro ni a'do se takadoako ori ro se ocopete ämiri zutui amiro si ono te. Ko orivoya ŋga aza se änina ndi togane oso mo'di kode logo läguläguro ronye; 19 orivoya kari lagyeamba Kristo ro, se laba oso timelegogo teinye mämbiako biliro ronye. 20 Lu nji Kristo teṛo teinye o'ba 'bädri ro ako ago aka'date tui äduro kwoi ya ta amiro ta. 21 Nda si nyà taoma Lu ya, se eŋga nda te ni odra ya ago ozo 'desi te ndäri; ago taoma amiro ndi mio'ba be änjute Lu dri.

22 Ago taoro amiro ata Lu ro ri si nyäwäṛi andivo amiro te ago nyà'dote ŋgalu endaro be taoma'bai azi amiro ri, nyùlu azi ole cini si ago ya cini amiro si. 23 Tana ata lidriidriro ago äduako Lu rosi äti ami te to'diro oso ŋgwai se uti'bana oŋgwaako ro si, ko oŋgwaoŋgwaro si. 24 Oso taegyi kabe ata ronye ekye:

“Vo lidri cini ro orivoya oso käyi ronye,

ago liŋgyi ànyaro cini oso foi vocowa ro ronye.

Käyi lunyite, ago foi layite,

25 oko ata Opi ro ka ori äduako.”

Ata ono orivoya Lazokado se apete ämiri ono owo.