JESUS INSTEAD OF DRUGS

Below are some reasons why people consume drugs:

   ü  To feel relaxed

   ü  To forget problems

   ü  To cope with stress

   ü  To be accepted

   ü  To get rid from boredom

   ü  To cure emotional trauma

   ü  To reduce guilty feeling

   ü  To vanish fear and worry

We can feel the same way, too. All of us, because we are human. We can feel stressed, depressed, nervous, sad, worry, guilty, shy, and so on. We can face problems, trauma, scary things. Yes we can. 

The good news is, no drugs needed to solve the problems we face. All can be overcome with Jesus Christ.

Lemme show us how.

1. To feel relaxed

"If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind." ~Philippians 2:1-2

"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God." ~2 Corinthians 1:3-4

"The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever." ~Psalms 23

"Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness." ~Psalms 30:11

We do not need drugs to feel relaxed, and those happy and fun feelings, to make us fly, we only need Jesus. Praise Him and sing for His glory. Jump and dance with Him and He will turn our mourning into dancing. He is our Comforter, with Him we rejoice! Everlasting joy, which won't fade away no matter what the circumstances are.

2. To forget problems & to cope with stress

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." ~Matthew 11:28-30

"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." ~Jeremiah 33:3

"Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:  For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks a fish, will he give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” ~Matthew 7:7-11

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." ~Philippians 4:13

By using drugs, we forget our problems for a while. With Jesus, we solve the problems right away. If we just run away from problems temporarily, we will be more stressed out. Face it and believe that Jesus will overcome it with us. He gives us rest. He just wants us to put our burdens at the foot of His cross. He just wants us to call him, to lean on Him. We can do what He wants us to do, because Christ strengthens us.

3. To be accepted

"Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life." ~Isaiah 43:4

"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved;)." ~Ephesians 2:4-5

"The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." ~Jeremiah 31:3

"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love." ~John 15:9

"Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?  But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." ~Luke 12:6-7

Do we feel like have no meaning in this world? Not accepted by our friends or groups? Not valuable? Think twice. We are all precious in His eyes. He even knows the number of our hairs. He takes care of us, in every detail of our life. He has huge plans for us, for our future. Do not do something we will regret later only to be accepted by human. We are accepted by God, although we are up to no good. His grace and mercy shouldn't be taken for granted.

4. To get rid from boredom

"Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer". ~Romans 12:11

Feeling bored? Drugs are not the way to run away from boredom. Later we will be too bored to go to the hospital if we deal with drugs. Fill our time with anything useful, be highly spirited for God's glory. Do anything, drain our energy! Do volunteering activities, do hobbies, spend time for something positive.

5. To cure emotional trauma

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's." ~Psalms 103:3-5

"He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their  wounds." ~Psalms 147:3

If we are suffering for emotional trauma, surrender it to Jesus. He heals. He will give us heavenly bandage to cure our broken heart. Trust me. He will take our pain as His. He will exchange it with peace and serenity. Let Him heal us, let Him touch our pain and cure it miraculously. 

6. To reduce guilty feeling

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." ~1 John 1:9

No guilt in life, if we have surrendered it all to Jesus. We are consecrated and hallowed by the Word of God. We are the unworthy, but we are sanctified by His precious blood at the Cross. Do not let our guilt control us, do not let it be our master. We are free now, because Jesus has ransomed us from our sinner life.

7. To vanish fear and worry

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?" ~Romans 8:31

"Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation." ~Psalms 91:14-16

Do not be afraid, do not worry. He takes care of us. Never, he leaves us. Even if we fall, he upholds our hand. Even if we fail, He still loves us. 

See? How those reasons can be fulfilled by Him alone? In Christ alone. Why should we choose something temporary and dangerous if we can have someone permanent and precious?

Besides, we should use our body for the glory of our God. That's why, do not touch drugs. If you have touched it, leave it. Live your new life with Him, Jesus will heal you. ^^

"Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are." ~1 Corinthians 3:16

Drugs addiction in harmful, but Bible addiction is healthy! :p