This archive report was first published on 24 May 2020.
Prayer is a vital component of a healthy and balanced life. This is a lesson that can be learned from the personal experience of someone who has struggled with addiction and has since found sobriety through their faith.
At one point, this individual realized the gravity of their situation and the harm they had caused to their loved ones. However, with the help of God's grace, they were able to overcome their addiction and has been sober for many years.
As they now counsel others who are going through similar struggles, they emphasize the importance of setting aside time for prayer. In fact, they believe that the decision to pray or not is a measure of one's reliance on God or themselves.
As they so aptly put it,