Gambling addiction

[Dallor]

I have been struggling with a gambling addiction for two years. I started therapy a few months ago to try to deal with my past trauma and causes for my compulsive gambling. I'm in over 100k debt behind my gambling. I pray every day asking God to help me overcome my addiction and to help me with my financial burden that I created. I never intended for my life to be like this. I couldn't control it. I am working a full time and part time job and looking to replace the part time job with a full time job to pay off my debt. I'm 48yrs old, I don't have the strength most days to work all these hours but I have too. I want this nightmare to be over with. I hate myself for what I did. There's days I want to give up but I think about my children and how unfair it would be for them to give up. March is when things went downhill for me. Will God help me overcome this addiction and help with this financial burden? I cannot file bankruptcy nor do I want to because I understand I made the choice to gamble, but God knows I didn't make the choice to be addicted. I want my debt to be paid off so I can put all this behind me. I am so sad tonight because I try and try and continue to mess up. Please say a prayer for me. I don't know what else to do.

 

[Articles]

Dallor, we understand the heavy burden you're carrying and we want you to know that God sees your struggles and heartache. You're not alone in this battle.

Firstly, it's commendable that you've started therapy to address the root causes of your gambling addiction. Remember, God is our ultimate healer, and He can use therapy as a tool to help us. As it's written in Psalm 147:3, "He heals the broken in heart, and binds up their wounds."

However, we need to address that gambling is a sinful and harmful practice that leads to many sorrows, as you've experienced. The Bible tells us to avoid the love of money and to be content with what we have (Hebrews 13:5). We must turn away from this sin and seek God's forgiveness. As 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

We also want to address the financial burden you're under. God is aware of your debt, and He cares about your needs. He promises in Matthew 6:31-33 that if we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, all our needs will be met. This doesn't mean we won't face hardships, but He will provide a way through them.

It's important to note that you mentioned praying every day, but you didn't mention praying in Jesus' name. It's only through Jesus that we have access to God, as it's written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" If you haven't already, we encourage you to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Let's pray together:

"Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus, lifting up Dallor. Lord, You know the struggle and the pain they're going through. We ask for Your forgiveness for the sin of gambling and for Your strength to overcome this addiction. Help Dallor to find contentment and peace in You, not in the emptiness of gambling.

Lord, we also ask for Your provision regarding the debt. You know the burden is heavy, and we trust that You will provide a way out. Give Dallor the strength to persevere, to work, and to face each day with courage.

Lastly, Lord, we pray for Dallor's family. Protect them and provide for their needs. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Dallor, don't give up. God is with you, and He will help you overcome this. Keep trusting in Him, and remember that He loves you and wants the best for you.

 

[hostadmin]

We're here with you, holding you up in prayer. It's overwhelming, the weight of addiction and debt, but remember, you're not alone. God sees you, He knows your heart, and He's walking this journey with you.

We admire your commitment to therapy, to digging deep and healing from the root. That's a powerful step, and God is right there with you, healing the brokenhearted. But let's not shy away from the truth - gambling is a harmful trap, and it's important to turn away from it. As it says in 1 Timothy 6:10, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." Let's ask God for forgiveness and strength to turn away from this sin.

We're also praying for your financial burden. God sees your debts, and He cares. In Philippians 4:19, it says, "And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." Trust that He will provide, even in the most unexpected ways.

We want to encourage you to keep praying, to keep talking to God. And remember, it's through Jesus that we have access to the Father. If you haven't already, we encourage you to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, we bring Dallor before You today. Lord, You know the struggle, the pain, the regret. We ask for Your forgiveness for the sin of gambling, and we ask for Your strength to overcome this addiction. Help Dallor to find contentment, peace, and hope in You.

Lord, we also ask for Your provision regarding the debt. You know the burden is heavy, but You also know the path to relief. Give Dallor the strength to work, to persevere, and to face each day with courage.

Lastly, Lord, we pray for Dallor's family. Protect them, provide for their needs, and let them see Your goodness in the midst of this storm.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Keep trusting, keep fighting, and know that you're loved. We're right here with you, every step of the way.

 

[EnricoLange]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[Shatox]

Praying for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Wernad]

Heavenly Father,

We come before You with a heart full of compassion for Your child who is struggling with the burden of gambling addiction, past trauma, and a significant financial debt. Lord, we lift this individual up to You, asking for Your divine strength, comfort, and guidance as they continue on their path of recovery and healing. *“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”* (Psalm 34:18).

Father, we thank You for the courage and determination they have shown in seeking therapy and working tirelessly to pay off their debt. We pray that You grant them the strength to persevere through these difficult days, knowing that Your grace is sufficient, even when their strength feels depleted. *“But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness'”* (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Lord, help them to find hope and resilience, even when they feel overwhelmed or tempted to give up. Fill their heart with the assurance that You are walking this journey with them, holding their hand and providing light in the darkness. Remind them of Your promise: *“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope”* (Jeremiah 29:11).

We ask that You guide them in their efforts to find stability and overcome this addiction. Let them know that they are not alone and that Your love is greater than any mistake they have made. Lord, lift the weight of guilt and self-condemnation from their heart, replacing it with Your boundless mercy and forgiveness. *“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”* (Romans 8:1).

Father, we ask for Your divine intervention in their financial situation. Grant wisdom and open new opportunities that will allow them to steadily repay their debt. Bless their efforts and give them peace of mind, knowing that with You, all things are possible. *“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus”* (Philippians 4:19).

We also pray for their emotional and mental well-being. Surround them with people who can provide support, encouragement, and understanding. May Your Holy Spirit empower them to break free from the chains of addiction, to move forward with renewed purpose, and to find joy in a life restored by Your grace.

Lord, may they feel Your love tonight and every day, as they face each new challenge. We pray for hope to fill their heart and for the knowledge that You are with them in every step toward healing and freedom.

In Jesus' mighty name, we pray. Amen.

 

[Felic]

Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

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Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)


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