There are several addictions that people have a hard time with. I am not going to list what they are, because you know what they are, and you know what addictions you have. If you don't have an addiction, I would say you are truly blessed, and I pray that you will never be gripped by one.The Apostle Paul gives us some great advice, not only for dealing with life, but how to deal with addictions. He says "Set Your Mind", just like you would set a clock, or pour a slab of cement, and let it "set" or let it harden. We are to determine in our minds, to always honor God, in the things we do. And that we are not going to let anything distract us, or overwhelm us, and cause us, to do anything different. Paul says, "Set your mind on things above" the things that are of God, the things that He provides for us, instead of the things of this earth, I read that a good way to overcome a bad addiction, is to substitute it with something that is more positive, healthier, and fulfilling. You won't feel bad after you followed through with the thought, or act, because you know that it was the right thing to do. When we became Christians we died to the old life, to the addictions that held us hostage. Our life is hidden in Christ, for security, so we will not be enslaved by the addictions of the world. We are to stay "in Christ" and do what He tells us to do. Hiding in Christ is truly a wonderful freedom, when you think of all the things that could hold us hostage, and gradually destroy us. (GP) Photo by Master isolated images. Published on 06 September 2011 www.freedigitalphotos.net