11/05/2025
💡 A Powerful “Aha” Moment Today 💡
I listened to a message today that really struck me, it said addiction is a form of idolatry. That might sound harsh at first, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.
When we turn to anything else to escape pain, whether it’s food, alcohol, social media, shopping, scrolling, or even staying excessively busy, we’re really trying to fill a space that only God was meant to fill. Addiction isn’t just about substances; it’s about soothing discomfort without God.
From a scientific standpoint, addiction hijacks the brain’s reward system. When we seek relief or pleasure through something external, our brains release dopamine, the “feel good” chemical, which temporarily numbs pain or anxiety. But as the effects wear off, the emptiness returns, often deeper than before. It becomes a cycle of chasing comfort that never truly satisfies.
Spiritually, that’s exactly what God warns us about. He says in Exodus 20:3, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” And in Jeremiah 2:13, He says, “My people have committed two sins: they have forsaken Me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water.”
In other words, when we look for peace and fulfillment in the wrong places, it’s like trying to drink from a cracked cup, it can’t hold what we need. But when we return to God, He offers living water, true peace, healing, and rest for our souls.
Jesus invites us in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Not temporary relief. Not distraction. Real rest.
I’m not sharing this to preach or to point fingers, it was just a deep “wow” moment for me. It reminded me that every time I try to escape instead of surrender, I’m missing out on the comfort and transformation only He can bring.
God doesn’t shame us for our escapes, He gently calls us back home. ❤️