Anonymous Says:

i dont know what to do anymore. My dad, he’s a heroin addict…he’s pretty much on the verge of death and I dont know how to help him. Not even ten minutes ago he collapsed onto the floor. I know his addiction is going to kill him, and soon. I’ve accepted that this is what he wants to do and no one can change this except for him. But, In a week or so He is going to miami to “drop something off” even though i and the rest of our family know hes going to party it up. I have this feeling inside that is just on my mind everyday telling me he isnt coming back. How will I get through this. I dont think I can handle my dad dying.

Trophy of Grace replies..

My dear I am so sorry that you are going through this. I know that your heart is heavy with sadness and anxiety over this situation. I can relate. For as long as I can remember my father had lived a wayward life style. I would stress out all the time about what he was doing. I feared that one day someone would come and take his life or that he would end up in prison for a long time. Some times I could not sleep at night. I worried about him all the time. I was afraid to lose him because I had already lost my mother when I was sixteen. He is my only parent.

I knew it wasn’t God’s will for me to be worried or anxious about anything. I had to learn to trust him with my father’s life. Our Lord constantly reminded me of Philippians 4:6-7

“Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God.

And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

My worrying over him only made me sad and depressed. I have learned over and over again that our Lord is faithful to never leave us or forsake no matter what we go through. I knew that I needed to leave this burden with Him. It was too heavy for me to carry. I know that it is too heavy for you to carry too. So I am going to tell you to stop fretting over your father. The Word that I have heard from the moment I started typing my response to you is Jesus words found in Matthew 11:28

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls.]”

Jesus wants you to trust Him with EVERY area of your life. He wants to carry all of your burdens. The only burden that He wants you to have towards this situation is to pray and intercede for your father’s salvation. He does not want you driving yourself nuts over your father’s problems. You have to leave your father in God’s hands. I know you love your dad, but Jesus loves him more. He died for him too.

Let me assure you sister that the earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous woman makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working]. (James 5:16) I began to pray all the time over my dad’s situation. I asked the Lord to have mercy and save him no matter what it took. I had also accepted that my dad would have to decide for himself how much longer he was going to be in his lifestyle. It was his choice, even if that meant severe punishment or even death. I had realized that he could very well suffer extreme consequences because of his choices. However, I knew that our Lord was faithful and that He could move mountains. I never stopped believing for my father’s salvation.

Out of no where my father accepted our invitation to church. Over a two month period the Spirit of God was convicting his heart and his conscience began to weigh heavy on him. Finally after a pretty scary situation evolved he could no longer be slave to his sinful lifestyle and he cried out to God to save him. Guess who got to walk him to the alter? Me..

Sister..this battle is not yours. This is the Lord’s battle. You have to let him fight it. If you want to fight you will have to do it on your knees in prayer. Worry and anxiety are the opposite of trust and faith. You have to put all of your trust in Christ Jesus. He knows what to do with all of our problems. It’s time to lay down your life so that Christ can live in you, then others will see including your dad and you will be able to tell them what Christ has done for you. You will help defeat the enemy in other’s lives by the word of your testimony. Decide today to truly believe in Christ Jesus and confess Him as Lord of your life so that you can be saved and filled with His Spirit. Then you will see that nothing is impossible because God’s Spirit lives in you. You will be able to make it through this with Christ Jesus power working through you.

I will be praying for you and your dad..

Sincerely,

Trophy of Grace

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