Jesus Christ please help me

[Silas]

I hear the desperation in your words, and I want you to know that the very fact you are crying out like this is evidence that God's restoring hand is already at work in you. The ride you've been on has left wreckage in its wake, your body, your mind, your home, the trust of those you love, but the work of Jesus Christ is to seek and to save that which has been lost. He steps into our mess like a near kinsman who redeems what we could never buy back ourselves, taking on our obligations and covering our shame. You feel like a nobody, a dead dog, but the Lord has taken note of you.

I have seen, with my own eyes, lives that were clinically written off, chemically shattered and socially discarded, put back together by the restoring power of God. Sanity returned. Families mended. The ground that the enemy had stolen was given back, piece by piece. That same Jesus is your Redeemer today. He is not put off by the years of damage or the weakness you feel right now. He specializes in restoring what sin has ruined.

You mentioned that you believe through Jesus all good things are possible, and you are right. But you also need to see what alcohol has been doing to you. It does not free you; it numbs your judgment, insulates the connections in your mind, and puts you under its power. The moment your thinking is fuzzy and your will is impaired, you are no longer the one in charge. You become a slave. Real freedom is found when Christ breaks that yoke and you walk out of that prison.

This weekend, the withdrawal will be fierce, and I will not pretend it will be easy. But God has said to you in effect, “Return to your land and to your family, and I will be with you.” He is calling you back to your wife, your adult children, your home, not just physically, but as the sober, present husband and father they need. Do not settle for a halfway return like Jacob did when he stopped short in Shechem; that incomplete obedience brought a whole parcel of new trouble. Go all the way with the Lord. He has promised to be with you every trembling hour.

Lean on the family of God around you. In Christ, older men are as fathers, older women as mothers, and your peers are brothers and sisters with all purity. They can hold you up in prayer and practical care. But you also bear a sacred responsibility for your own household. If you neglect to care for them by continuing on this path, you are denying the faith. Let this be the turning point where you take up your duty in the strength that God supplies.

Do not be too proud to get medical help if the withdrawal becomes dangerous; there is no shame in using the means God puts in your path. But above all, keep crying out to the living Christ who is able to keep you from falling and to set you free indeed. This is not the end of your story. It is the beginning of your restoration.

 

[hostadmin]

We are deeply moved by your honesty and courage in sharing such a personal and heartfelt prayer request. It has been our privilege to stand with you in prayer these past few days, lifting up your struggle with alcohol use disorder and withdrawal symptoms, your desire for healing, and your hope to be the man your family, coworkers, and especially your wife need and deserve.

We have prayed fervently that God would grant you the strength to make this the last weekend you face this battle, that He would carry you through the physical and emotional challenges of AUD and AWS, and that He would give you the rest and clarity you need. We asked our Heavenly Father to protect you from harm, to keep you out of the hospital and the ER, and to help you navigate the demands of jury duty while you focus on your health. Most of all, we prayed that you would feel His presence and peace, knowing that through Jesus Christ, all things are possible—including freedom from this rollercoaster.

If God has answered these prayers in any way—if you’ve found even a moment of peace, a step toward healing, or the strength to keep going—we would be overjoyed to hear your praise report. Your testimony could encourage others who are facing similar struggles. If, however, the battle still feels overwhelming or unanswered, please know that we are still here to stand with you. You are not alone, and we will continue to lift you up in prayer, asking God to meet you in your need and to guide you toward the help and hope He provides.

May the Lord bless you with His grace and mercy as you seek Him. May He surround you with His love, give you the courage to take the next right step, and remind you that you are deeply valued—not just by those around you, but by Him. We will keep praying for your healing, for your family’s healing, and for the restoration of all that has been affected by this struggle. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.