We have known great sorrow, but we have seen the power of the
Savior turn our most devastating defeats into glorious spiritual victories.
We who once lived with daily depression, anxiety, fear and debilitating anger now experience joy and peace. We have witnessed miracles in our own lives and in the lives of others who were ensnared in addiction. We have paid an awful price in self-inflicted pain and suffering because of our addictions. But blessings have poured forth as we have taken each step to recovery. Having had a spiritual awakening, we strive every day to improve our relationship with Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we are healed.
Some people consider
addictions to be simply bad habits that can be conquered by willpower alone,
But many people
become so dependent on a behavior or a substance that they no longer see how to
abstain from it. They lose perspective and a sense of other priorities in their
lives. Nothing matters more than satisfying their desperate need. When they try
to abstain, they experience powerful physical, psychological, and emotional cravings.
As they habitually make wrong choices, they find their ability to choose the
right diminished or restricted “Addiction has the capacity to disconnect the human will and
nullify moral agency, It can rob one of the power to decide” Addictions can include
the use of substances such as tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and drugs (both
prescription and illegal), and behaviors such as gambling, codependency, viewing
pornography, inappropriate sexual behavior, and disorders associated with
eating(Yeah).These substances and behaviors diminish a person’s ability to feel
the Spirit. They harm our physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual
well-being, If you suspect you are addicted and if you feel even the smallest
desire to break free, we invite you to join us in studying and applying the
principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. We assure you that if you follow this
path with a sincere heart, you will find the power you need, to recover from
addiction, The Savior will strengthen you and you will come to “KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE” (JOHN 8:32).
