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    Simonsays posted an update in the group Group logo of CommunityCommunity 1 years, 2 months ago

    Just curious…. Am I the only one who no longer has faith in God because of their addiction? I used to be a devout believer, serve on many committees in my church and was also an officer. Since this grueling addiction and begging God for help to no avail, I have not set foot in a church in almost 10 years and struggle daily to get out of bed without cursing him. I don’t drink, smoke or do drugs but here I am struggling to overcome a gambling addiction. I’ve lost a lot, literally. On any given day I struggle to try to win back anything so I can pay my bills, prevent disconnections. What happens? I lose everything again and the person next to me hits a $18k jackpot. I’m just so tired. No matter what I do, I can’t win a thing but everyone around me is winning and/or hitting jackpots. I’ve become physically and mentally sick. I’ve literally read articles where people have prayed to hit the lottery and one. I simply asked to help me stop gambling and He won’t even do that!!

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      Angela replied 1 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Simon. I’m sorry you feel so disconnected and alone. I’m really new here but the one thing that pushed me to sign up is God. I have faith he wants me to get through this. But I know it’s on His timeline. What I’m trying to do is not compare myself to the 18k jackpot winners but to those people that can do things, go places and enjoy life. Those are winners to me. I hope you can find a connection to help you through. We can do this!

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      Serenity replied 1 years, 2 months ago

      Hi Simone says. I know what you are saying about God and relating and this gambling addiction. I’ve spoke with God many times , promised God I will stop gambling. Asked for help.
      I really believe God wants me to find the strength within myself to stop gambling. Which I have I have less desire to gamble than I have had since I started. I know I’m on the right path. I believe it’s a path I have created for myself. God gave us a gift of choice. I just needed to figure out how to make my choices work. No one promises us an easy life but not an awful life either. I am working towards more time with family and friends. Projects that I’ve put off due too gambling.
      I don’t believe God has forgotten about. ❤️

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        Dan replied 1 years, 2 months ago

        I was gambling thirty years ago at a horse track.
        I said please god during a race. The man sitting next to me that I had seen many times at the track told me God isn’t there to help. He explained to me that the addiction is evil and that we are giving ourselves to the devil when we choose to gamble. I believe he was correct. Everything good is Gods love. I have never experienced anything good when I gamble. I have wasted so many years.