1 - Overcoming Addictions Flashcards
Starter
Lord, I come to You acknowledging my need for Your strength, grace, and healing. I thank You that I am not defined by my struggles or my past but by the identity I have in You. I believe that freedom is already mine through the finished work of Jesus. Today, I surrender every chain of addiction into Your hands, trusting that You are my deliverer and that nothing is impossible for You.
Freedom is my inheritance.
Father, I thank You that through Jesus, I have been set free from every bondage and addiction.
- I declare: “Whom the Son sets free is free indeed” (John 8:36). - I am not a slave to this addiction; I am a child of God, and freedom is my inheritance.
- Lord, I thank You that You have already broken the power of sin and addiction over my life.
- I believe that I am a new creation in Christ, and I walk in the freedom You purchased for me.
- I declare: “Sin shall not have dominion over me, for I am under grace” (Romans 6:14).
Strength to Overcome
Lord, I confess that I cannot overcome this addiction in my own strength, but I don’t have to.
- Your Word says that Your power is made perfect in my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). - I invite Your strength to work in me, to fill me with the power to say no to temptation.
- Father, I thank You that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).
- I trust You to help me take one step at a time toward complete freedom.
- I declare that I am strong in You, even when I feel weak.
Breaking Chains and Renewing My Mind
Lord, I ask You to break every chain of addiction in my life.
- I reject every lie that says I cannot be free. - I declare: “The weapons of my warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4).
- Father, renew my mind and help me to think in alignment with Your truth.
- Replace every craving for unhealthy substances with a hunger for Your presence and peace.
- Let Your Word be my anchor and my guide.
Healing for the Root Causes
Lord, I recognize that this addiction may be tied to pain, fear, or unresolved wounds.
- I invite You to heal the deepest parts of my heart, to bring light to every shadow. - Let Your love fill every void that I have tried to fill with this addiction.
- Father, I thank You that You are my healer and my comforter.
- Teach me to run to You in moments of stress, sadness, or weakness instead of unhealthy substances.
- Let me experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Grace for the Journey
Lord, I thank You that You are patient with me and that Your grace is sufficient for every step of this journey.
- When I stumble, remind me that Your mercies are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). - Help me to extend grace to myself as You continue to work in me.
- Father, I trust You to complete the good work You have started in me (Philippians 1:6).
- I declare that this journey is not about perfection but about progress and reliance on You.
Building Healthy Habits
Lord, replace every destructive habit with a healthy one.
- Help me to find joy in things that bring life and health to my body, mind, and spirit. - Let me be intentional about surrounding myself with people, activities, and environments that support my healing.
- Father, teach me to rely on Your presence daily, to seek You in prayer, worship, and the study of Your Word.
- Let my life be filled with hope, purpose, and new beginnings.
Accountability and Support
Lord, I ask You to bring the right people into my life to walk with me on this journey.
- Surround me with friends, mentors, and support groups who will encourage me and hold me accountable. - Let me find strength in community and be reminded that I am not alone.
- Father, help me to be honest and transparent about my struggles, knowing that confession brings healing (James 5:16).
- Let me be humble enough to seek help when I need it.
Vision for a New Life
Lord, help me to see the life You have planned for me beyond this addiction.
- Give me a vision of health, wholeness, and freedom. - Let me dream of a future filled with purpose, joy, and the ability to help others who are struggling.
- Father, I declare that this addiction will no longer define me.
- I am stepping into a new season of victory, strength, and hope.
Gratitude and Praise
Lord, I thank You for the freedom You have already given me.
- I choose to praise You even as I walk through this process. - I know that You are working all things together for my good (Romans 8:28).
- Father, I give You all the glory for the transformation taking place in my life.
- Let my story be a testimony of Your grace and power.
- I declare: “I am more than a conqueror through Him who loves me” (Romans 8:37).
Ending
Lord, I thank You that I am not walking this journey alone. You are with me every step of the way, and Your love sustains me. I believe that my freedom is already secured in Christ and that each day brings me closer to the fullness of life You have promised. I surrender this addiction to You and trust You to lead me into complete healing and restoration. Amen.
Thank You, Father, for loving me unconditionally, even in the midst of my struggles and failures. Thank You, Lord, that Your love is not based on my perfection but on who You are—my Savior, my Redeemer, my Advocate. Thank You that I am defined not by my failures, but by Your victory.
Thank You, Lord, for reminding me that I am not alone in my struggles. Thank You for walking this journey with me, for understanding my temptations, and for providing the strength to overcome through Your grace. Thank You that my weakness is not a barrier to You but an invitation for Your power to work in me.
Thank You, Father, that victory doesn’t come from my striving but from my surrender. Thank You for teaching me to depend on You fully, for drawing me to Your grace when I fall, and for reminding me that Your strength is made perfect in my weakness.
Thank You, Lord, for the assurance that even when I fail repeatedly, Your grace is still sufficient. Thank You that Your blood has covered every sin—past, present, and future—and that Your forgiveness transforms my heart and desires. Thank You for calling me to rise again, no matter how many times I fall, and to rest in the truth of my identity in You.
Thank You, Father, for showing me that freedom is a journey, not a one-time achievement. Thank You for teaching me to trust in Your love and to grow in Your grace each day. Thank You that my struggle is not wasted, but is shaping me into the person You created me to be.
Lord, I ask for Your help to turn to You immediately when I fall. Teach me to let go of guilt and shame, and to rest in the truth that I am Your righteous and beloved child. Strengthen my heart to persevere, to trust in Your forgiveness, and to lean on Your grace.
Thank You, Lord, for never giving up on me, even when I feel like giving up on myself.
Thank You for walking beside me, lifting me up, and reminding me that I am more than a conqueror through You. In You, I find hope, strength, and victory, and I trust that together, we will overcome.
