“Addiction Recovery Through Faith: A Mother’s Story of Prayer and Healing”

My mother shares her journey from addiction to healing through faith, prayer, and surrender to God.

Summary:

In this powerful episode of The Joy Stories, host Jessica sits down with her mother, Shelley Winters, to share a deeply moving story of addiction recovery through faith, the power of prayer, and the life-changing impact of surrendering to God. Shelley opens up about years of struggling with alcohol addiction, working multiple jobs to support her daughters, and walking through seasons of loss, exhaustion, and brokenness.

Through a divine encounter and unwavering prayer, Shelley experienced healing through faith and a complete transformation that only God could bring. This Christian testimony highlights how God restores lives, answers prayers, and brings hope even in the darkest moments. Shelley now shares her faith daily, spreading joy and encouragement through prayer, community, and small acts of love.

If you or someone you love is seeking hope, healing, addiction recovery, Christian encouragement, or faith-based inspiration, this episode is a reminder that with God, nothing is impossible—and that it’s never too late to begin again.

Takeaways:

·      Shelly worked two jobs to support her daughters.

·      She struggled with alcohol addiction for years.

·      Finding faith helped her through difficult times.

·      A chance encounter with a preacher's wife changed her life.

·      Surrendering to God led to her healing from addiction.

·      Prayer played a crucial role in her recovery.

·      Shelly felt like a new person after her prayer.

·      She shares her faith and joy with others daily.

·      Creating prayer rocks helped her connect with strangers.

·      With God, nothing is impossible.

Scripture:

1 Peter 5:8

Ephesians 3:20 (MSG)

Matthew 9:18-22

2 Corinthians 5:17

Joshua 1:9

Isaiah 4:10

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Luke 18:27

Psalm 23

Psalm 27: 14

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I come to you with a weary heart. I need your help. I pray that you would speak to me in a mighty way. Give me what I need most in this very moment, whether it's peace, strength, courage, confidence, restoration, healing or salvation. I pray that you would heal me and only the way that you can. I trust you, Lord.

Please give me the peace to be on my understanding as I release my control over to you. Thank you Lord, that you hear my prayers. Help me to wait well with patience and not have an anxious heart as I wait for you to answer. I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.

Music: “Angels By My Side”

Composer: Lunar Years

License: 243284