Addicted to Jesus

In a world where so many people struggle with unhealthy addictions, one can come to think that any and all addictions are unhealthy.  This is simply not the case.  To be addicted in and of itself is not necessarily a bad think.  It all depends on what you are addictied to.  The word addict comes from the Latin, addicere, meaning to give assent, to apply habitually, to devote, etc.  This can be applied to unhealthy and healthy subjects.

For instance, I am totally, completely, without hope of recovery, addicted to my wife.  If you would ask her, she would say this is a good thing.  I think for all marriages this would be a healthy trait.  I’m not just a litte devoted to her….I’m 100% sold out.

I’m also convinced we are all addicts of something.  For those who are addicted to unhealthy subjects the only cure is to redirect that addiction to something healthy.  For instance, one who is addicted to smoking needs to become addicted to the joys of a nicotine free life.  One who is addicted to alcohol needs to become hopelessly addicted to sobriety, etc.

I’m certain the best addiction in life as we know it, is an addiction to person of Jesus!  Please know the difference between being addicted to the person of Jesus and addicted to a religion.  Religious addictions can result in monstrous and totally dysfunctional and irrational behavior.  Addiction to a relationship with Jesus will result in a peace that passes all human understanding.  Being addicted to Jesus will enable one to experience life to fullest!  A relationship with Jesus is a gateway addiction; it will lead to other addictions, such as addictions to spouse, family, helping other people, community, love, joy, kindness, patience, gentleness, etc.

We are all addicted to something.  The only question is, is it healthy or unhealthy?  What are you addicted to?