Video of the Day: Clip from the 1994 movie “When a Man Loves a Woman”
Bible Verse of the Day:
“When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. 45 Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation,” Matthew 12:43-45.
Biblical Connection:
When a Man Loves a Woman is one of the most powerful and serious films Hollywood has made to address alcoholism. As Andy Garcia is trying to convey alcoholism to his 2 children, the youngest doesn’t understand what he’s talking about. However, when the oldest defines alcoholism in real terms, it’s clear to see that Meg Ryan has lost control of her life, unable to stop drinking.
Today’s passage is one of the best explanations for addiction that the Bible has to offer. Like Superman, every human being has their own kryptonite, a vulnerable weakness. What tempts one individual varies. Yet, when you make a decision to get rid of harmful habits, impure spirits don’t just go away. Rather, in extreme circumstances, spirits return without warning, overwhelming souls.
Closing Song:
If today’s blog finds you battling a crippling addiction, reach out to the Chain Breaker. Find an accountability partner and or group to pull you away from the impure spirits ravaging your life. May God bring healing and restoration to your life.
by Jay Mankus
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