addiction and issues

[likegiver]

Well were do I start,

I grew up as a well educated kid on the bible and god and jesus. But here as I grew into an adult and i am serving my fourth year in the army and have been to Afghanistan once I am fighting a lot of demons as I am not a father and a husband. Here lately me and my wife have been doing marriage counseling which at first I had issues with cuz I didnt want anyone knowing my problems but long story short I have a drinking problem which I am trying to fix on my own before I decide to self refer myself as well as I may have ptsd wont know until I begin my test next week for my ptsd. But other then that my main question is I want to go back to church but I dont know how my wife will take to this idea for my family is pentecostal and my wife has never steped foot in a church I just have this yearn that god wants me to come back to church and I believe this will make a huge foundation rock in my family....


thank you and if this doesnt belong here i am sorry.

 

[handy]

It's good that you and your wife are in counseling.

As for church...I think it's vital that you go...but if you think she will resent the time you are in church away from her, then you need to make sure that you're communicating with her so that she knows a: she's welcome at the church and b: if she doesn't want to go, then you'll do what you can to spend plenty of time with her.

But do assure her that church can and probably will be a vehicle of healing for you and that will make you a better husband for her.

Also, pray for her...pray, pray, pray.

 

[Danus]

Thank you likegiver.
Your post does belong here and I'm sure God does want you back in church.
When we are turned away or distant from God we tend to feel a void our life, as if something is missing; we are not fulfilled as we should be, and these are the things that can lead us into things like alcohol, drugs, sex, love of money and the list goes on, as we try to fill the void with things that ultimately let us down. I believe that God calls after us when we are lost, and one of the ways God speaks to us is through our troubles in life.
There is peace in God; following God, learning from God and fellowship with God. There is hope and there is great Joy. It's what God wants for us, but we have to be willing to listen and turn to him. We have to give up trying to save ourselves so that he can rescue us.
It is my hope that you might choose to attend a Christian church of your choice this Sunday. Invite your wife. She may go or she may not, but allow yourself to fall back into Gods arms, and trust that he is in control. You don't have to just go to a Pentecostal church you know. If your wife is not comfortable in that environment you might see if you can find a place for the both of you.
In any case step out of your comfort zone a bit. Let God lead you. There are also AA meetings at many local churches you might want to check out. It won't be easy to turn from your addiction, but you can. Learn to let go. Take God's hand. Walk a new journey with Christ and let him teach you the way.
Welcome to this forum and keep in touch. Lots of Christian people here to help hold you accountable and give you support.

 

[likegiver]

Thank you guys your respond were amazing. Basically some of the things that you said I agree with truly and I will keep you all posted on how I am doing with this whole healing process. But first thing first I plan on talking to my wife tomorrow after she gets home from work and ask if she would love to attend church so prey for us please and thank you all.