Hungry. Angry. Lonely. Tired. (H.A.L.T.)
Daily Prayer for Growth and Change
Dear Lord,
I want set my will to receive everything that comes from God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to set my will to receive everything that is of righteousness, holiness and godliness. I especially want to set my will to receive everything that is of _________________ (insert specific need here).
I want to set my will against everything that is of the enemy, the spirits and powers of darkness, sin, the world, sickness, and false teaching. I would set my will especially against everything that is of _________________________ (insert specific request here).
I know I’m not smart enough or strong enough to always choose good and resist bad, so I take you to be my wisdom and strength. Fill me with your life and with your Holy Spirit so that I can change and be like Jesus.
Amen
Websites
Fight the New Drug - is a non-religious and non-legislative nonprofit that exists to provide individuals the opportunity to make an informed decision regarding pornography by raising awareness on its harmful effects using only science, facts, and personal accounts.
Sunshine Coast Health Center – Provides 24-hour medical care, psychiatry, psychology, nutrition and fitness support, specialized bodywork, and a host of other services. Our men’s program brings together collective expertise of highly-trained professionals to provide evidence-based treatment for high-functioning and motivate men struggling with their mental health. 12 steps treats are not a part of our programming.
Dr. Gabor Maté - A renowned speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offering quick-fix solutions to these complex issues, Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them. After 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, Dr. Maté worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.
Article
Is Everyone Addicted to Something by Cenk Matalon
Books
Truefaced: Trust God and Others with who You Really are by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol and John Lynch
If we have to act like we've got it all together, then we aren't being real. Yet so often, we as Christians try to earn God's favor by putting on a show, hiding our true selves in the process. But with God's grace, we don't need to live like that. In this book, the authors help us realize that the most powerful source of relational defeat is the attempt to hide our unresolved sin issues, keeping us immature and limiting our influence. An astonishing life begins as we start living as God sees us, standing with Him to work on our issues together.
The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by Timothy Keller
Timothy Keller takes his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity and uses the parable of the prodigal son to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation. Within that parable Jesus reveals God's prodigal grace toward both the irreligious and the moralistic. This book will challenge both the devout and skeptics to see Christianity in a whole new way.
The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tendernessby Gregory Boyle
In a community struggling to overcome systemic poverty and violence, The Whole Language shows how those at Homeboy Industries fight despair and remain generous, hopeful, and tender. Boyle’s moving stories challenge our ideas about God and about people, providing a window into a world filled with fellowship, compassion, and fewer barriers. Bursting with encouragement, humor, and hope, The Whole Language invites us to treat others—and ourselves—with acceptance and tenderness.
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