Posted on 12/31/2006 12:53:06 PM PST by The Coopster
I know this isn't news, or breaking news...and this is my first thread ever on FR, after 6 years.
But I have a friend in dire need of as many prayers as he can get.
I've known this guy for 20+ years. We went to school together. He's been probably the best barber I've ever had cut my hair, until now.
Seem like an odd observation? He's losing his grip on more than just barber talent, as he's battling a pretty hardcore addiction (crack cocaine). I've seen it before - coke takes away your honor, your pride, your money, friends, health, etc.
Last night I went and found him in the van he's currently living in - doesn't even know whose it is, and I don't even think it runs. Took him out for a sandwich, and a heart to heart.
I'm very worried about him, and it makes me extremely sad that I can't help him more. He's still barbering, and almost functional, but as he puts it - he'll go several days and everything will seem fine, and then he goes on a bender/binge, and spends all of his money. He's lost control, and he looks like crap.
His family has pretty much given up on him. His co-workers just shake their heads and throw up their hands. And I'm pretty sure there's not another soul out there besides me that is caring about what ultimately happens to him.
Christmas Day he hitched a ride out to his dealer's house, bought what he bought, and walked back across town to the van, smoking that crap the entire day. The only bright point that I heard was that he stopped at a live nativity, to at least reflect on the hell that his life has become. He's not a religious guy, so this seems pretty big to me.
Bad personal choices/life decisions is what led to this, to be sure. But this thing is way bigger than he is at this point, and he need the help that I think only God can give him at this point. Even though he's not much for God, I know that God believes in him, and is his best hope. He obviously doesn't have the strength to handle it alone.
Please, please, PLEASE say a prayer that the new year will be better for him.
My experience is that he needs to reach his bottom. The only way you can help is to help him get there.
Prayers going up.
The Lord be with Dave.
prayer bump
But how to go about that...?
Thanks to all for your support. My sister is checking into the program at her church, and has a friend who is a drug counselor.
I'll keep you all posted. Thanks again...
Prayers going up for Dave...
In the Holy Name of Jesus,
we stand believing in the One God, Maker and Ruler of the universe,
who has the power to do any thing He wills.
Holy Father God, drive the demon of addiction out of Coopster's friend Dave.
Guide Coopster every step of the way.
We offer you our earnest prayer, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Amen!
a prayerful bump
BTTT
On the way!
On his behalf, I'll thank YOU for him.
You're a rare friend.
I agree with you pnsn - Christ IS his answer. All he needs now is prayer backing and the Holy Spirit will "deal" with him in a way that he can understand. HE is gentle and HE will welcome Dave into the family of God and he will experience freedom from this devil of addiction. I will stand in agreement with you and each of you who are praying, for Dave's salvation and deliverance. CO
Prayers up bump! :-)
Prayers for Dave.
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