Freedom From Drug Addiction

"Wow! What a miracle it is that I'm even here!"

I have been a Christian most of my life, but have often been tempted with drugs and alcohol when stresses seem too much. I wasn't very grounded in my faith to depend on God to completely get me through.

One day I got caught at my work place in possession of drugs. I am a nurse, so that is not a good thing. My drug screen was positive and it was turned over to the police and health board.

I became involved in a substance abuse program, then my case coordinator required me to go to weekly Narcotics anonymous (NA) meetings. I wasn't comfortable with this, but it was a requirement, so I went. I knew by the third meeting that I could not continue. The chairperson made this statement:

"We believe this book (pointing to the blue NA book), it is written by former addicts who know what they are talking about. It is not like that other book that contradicts itself all the time.' He was referring to the Bible.

There are all kinds of NA meetings, so I prayed, "God, somehow lead me to the right group.'

The next day, I had a migraine headache. My husband and I went to Meijers to get some Tylenol. I waited in the car. Apparently, inside Meijers, my husband was in the checkout lane behind Bob Bassler. They talked and then on the way out, discovered that we were parked beside each other in that big lot! Before leaving Mr. Bassler gave my husband a NLDC flyer and a business card.

I looked up the site on the Internet, than called Mr. Bassler. He was very friendly and set up an appointment for me to meet with him.

I explained my situation to him and he had me pray the prayer of deliverance. I immediately felt a tight band lift off my head and felt an immediate release. I promised to attend the New Life Recovery meeting.

Satan tried to keep me away in my first attempt to go. I missed the meeting because I didn't realize that it was in the building next door to the Center. But, Mr. Bassler didn't give up on me. He called me and clarified where the meetings were and the following Friday, I was there. I knew right away that this was where I needed to be. While there, I was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke with a new tongue. (A heavenly language)

The teaching was very good. I called my caseworker and asked if I could go to this faith based support group. She called back later and said yes. She had heard good things about it through the justice system. It was OK if I had a sponsor. God worked that out too! Bob Bassler gave me the name of a spirit filled lady. Her husband teaches at NLRC. We clicked right away, and she agreed to be my sponsor.

I have attended 5-6 meetings now, and I feel a tremendous freedom. There are no cravings, nor the desire to use drugs anymore. I don't ever want to get messed up in that again. I do what Pastor Bob suggests and tell that fallen angel, Satan, to Shut-UP! It works.

I give God all the Praise and the Glory.

Sherrie

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