Billy Graham | God can help overcome addictions

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DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: I know we can become addicted to things like alcohol and drugs, but is it possible to become addicted to other things? My cousin spends hours and hours every day exercising, and it’s almost like an addiction with her. — L.P.

DEAR L.P.: Yes, psychologists tell us it certainly is possible to become addicted to almost any activity — eating, shopping, the Internet, even exercise. When that happens, something that may be harmless or even good in itself becomes harmful, because it takes over our lives and controls us.

What can you do? First, pray for your cousin, that God will help her realize she has lost control of her life at this point. Pray too that God will help her understand that she may be using this to escape from deeper problems in her life.

Then enlist family members who can encourage her to face this problem and get professional help if she needs it.

Most of all, encourage your cousin to open her heart to Jesus Christ.

Posted on Mon, May. 17, 2010 10:15 PM

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