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.
