There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him, lying on the ground, is the famous cherry tree. He has already made his smug admission that he did it — after all, he “cannot tell a lie.” But his father is standing there, exasperated, saying, “All right, so you admit it! You always admit it! The question is, when are you going to stop doing it?”
There are many like George who feel bad about what they do but can’t seem to turn away from it. There are multitudes of organizations set up to help such individuals, but they experience limited success. If only they would trust in the One who gives victory.
For the Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory.’
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
Give it some thought concerning your addiction.
Gary