Prayed for a Friend ... Who was out of options but for God

[BigWaterBigFish]

Prayed for a Friend ... who was out of options but for God ... and he called; he's hit a bottom and wants a hand up but I fear he's still self-willed and not ready to surrender to God ... and without God, he is a lost cause in his struggle against self and alcoholism.

[jokester]

That's a tough one for sure :(

I'll be praying for your friend, and also for you that God speaks words of wisdom through you. :pray: :pray:

-jokester

[Don Becker]

:pray::pray: Don

[StevenB]

:pray:

I think sometimes there is no better help than the gift of clairity.

Example. If you stay sober and attend 3 months of daily AA meetings I will make time to talk with you. Fair well. :twocents:

[DAB]

That's a tough one for sure :(

I'll be praying for your friend, and also for you that God speaks words of wisdom through you. :pray: :pray:

-jokester

I'll second that with a big Amen.
DAB

[Ryan Pultz]

I will be praying that is a tough situation but sometimes in life we need to hit bottom I will be praying rp

[letsfish]

Praying for your friend that reason and Truth shine through the haze that alcohol sets up.

[BigWaterBigFish]

Update:
Been praying as I know that works but also into service for others ... so I called him this AM; left couple of messages that I've got things to do and if he'd like to ride along, help with some heavy lifting of a coffee cup, I'd like his company --- no reply --- so that's how it works --- and worked for me, we stay honest and righteous by recognizing the actions of the same and sticking with them - stick with the winners.

[Dullhook]

Update:
Been praying as I know that works but also into service for others ... so I called him this AM; left couple of messages that I've got things to do and if he'd like to ride along, help with some heavy lifting of a coffee cup, I'd like his company --- no reply --- so that's how it works --- and worked for me, we stay honest and righteous by recognizing the actions of the same and sticking with them - stick with the winners.

Great job on your perseverance by being a true friend and keeping in touch with him. It's likely many have already given him up for lost and this abandonment can only drive him deeper into a funk and more dependent on alcohol. To him it's the only way to numb the pain and escape from a meaningless life. If you continue to call letting him know that you're always there and want to share your friendship and time...it can only be a good thing. Whether or not he responds is up to him but knowing you're there and do care can only provide hope. I can tell you from personal experience that there's nothing worse than suffering an addiction feeling completely alone and believing nobody cares. We all need someone with a good heart to reach out to............ Matthew 25:35-36

"For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me." Amen.

Please keep up the good work by continuing daily prayer and your outreach because God will always be there for you and your friend. We all come to a crossroad eventually in our lifetime and if we ask... Jesus will be faithful to point us in the right direction. I'll be praying with you.

[BigWaterBigFish]

Thanks for the posts and thoughts, I know prayer works so I thank you on behalf of my friend.
Got inspired last night listening to a friend of mine speak of faith, said he just says the word, doesn't say who will hear the word, just that it is spoken and will be heard by someone and to be available to help those that seek ... I made a vow as many have that have been saved that as the hand that was there for me, will be there for the next man, for that I am responsible ... I have my hand out hoping my friend would grasp it but truly I just need to pray that someone will, that is willing and ready. I ought not to be blind to the willingness of others, for the sake of the one who is not.