ADDICTION FROM GODS PERSPECTIVE 

2 Timothy 2 v 25 v 26  Opponents must be gently instructed , in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth , 26 and that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil , who has taken them captive to do his will .

Opponents - someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument; a rival or adversary.

The Scripture confirms what I have been saying over and over . Addiction is Spiritual Slavery and you are caught in the devils trap . Gods Big Book calls those still lost in Addiction Opponents , which means we are in opposition to the truth of Gods words . It is my prayer and hope that all who are reading this escape and discover Gods forgiveness and truth . Your Spiritual enemy is the problem , not the Addiction ! Addiction was created by your Spiritual enemy , and is a weapon formed against you to keep you in rebellion against God your maker .

By / Joseph Dickerson /Recovery Connections 3-22-17

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ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE! YMDC 5K Promo, WVLT Local 8 News The 2nd annual YMDC 5K, presented by Pilot Flying J, will be held onApril 8 at Sequoyah Hills Park! We are challenging all of our supporters to #GetYour5! Grab your family and friends and create a team of 5 (or more!) for this important cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit MDC's Youth Metro Drug Coalition and the activities they facilitate in Knox County High Schools. Youth Metro Drug Coalition consists of sophomore, junior and senior Knox County high school students who have a personal connection to addiction or a passion for substance abuse prevention.  Not a runner? No worries, you can walk too! This event is fun for the whole family. We will have bounce houses, face painting and more! Make sure to stay after you run to enjoy lunch from Forks on the Road and Kona Ice. YOU MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 24 TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE!  This year we have DRI-FIT shirts for all participants! Sign Up Today! Metro Drug Coalition | 4930 Lyons View Pike | Knoxville TN 37919 | Phone: (865) 588-5550 © 2017 Metro Drug Coalition. All rights reserved. Unsubscribe from this list Forward this email to a friend This project is funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Servces.

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