Prayers needed for Josh Hamilton

[Xspot]

I would love to sit and have a drink with josh to talk about stuff but the drink is not that important. I hope he gets his demons under control and his life back under control. I wish him the best.

[jerp]

I'd be willing to bet there is not a person on the planet who has had a more strict, closely monitored rehab program than Hamilton has had since returning to the game. The Rangers hired Johnny Naron, who's entire job with the club was to keep Josh on the straight and narrow, including sitting with him apart from the other players who were drinking at dinner on roadtrips. (Narron has since left the club) Josh has by all accounts had the most solid, supportive group of people around him (clergy, family, etc) and the best addiction treatment money can buy. But the weak times come. As a friend of mine who struggled with alcohol for decades once told me (shortly before he died) " Sure I know better - but when the demons come knockin' and every cell in your body is screaming for a drink - all day every day - it's a matter of which form of hell you want to endure that day"

[bows08]

I'm fairly sure he is supposed to be giving a seminar tomorrow in Houston (Katy). My BIL (recovering alcoholic) is supposed to be going.

[lodgepole]

Best thing he can do is realize the mistake he made, pick himself up, dust himself off, and take that next step. Don't let it get you down. Don't let the addiction win.

[quackerback]

i just hope the bartenders did not know who he was. if they did then that is just plain sorry.

[TXBlkCld]

I know he's a believer. I pray he repents and RUNS to the Scriptures.


But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:5, 6 NKJV)

[huntinag96]

I know he's a believer. I pray he repents and RUNS to the Scriptures.


But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:5, 6 NKJV)

Do you do this after you go to the bar? Good grief. I hate that he did it too, but his going to the bar is no different than the rest of us. Addict or not.

[Rabidbowhunter]

Do you do this after you go to the bar? Good grief. I hate that he did it too, but his going to the bar is no different than the rest of us. Addict or not.

Not sure that is the same situation for all of us. I have spent a fair amount of time in bars since I have worked a few of them and also come for a alcholic family but luckily havent had any issues. But for the ones that do when mistakes happen sometimes the best thing can be is forgiveness and motivation.... both found in the scripts.

[Roscoe]

I know he's a believer. I pray he repents and RUNS to the Scriptures.


But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:5, 6 NKJV)

Yep.

[huntinag96]

Not sure that is the same situation for all of us. I have spent a fair amount of time in bars since I have worked a few of them and also come for a alcholic family but luckily havent had any issues. But for the ones that do when mistakes happen sometimes the best thing can be is forgiveness and motivation.... both found in the scripts.

I agree. Know the scriptures well. My point is that his drinking to excess and anybody else including myself is no different in God's eyes. Glass houses.

[Burnadell]

Terrible, terrible addiction, and I hate that he stumbled again. He is apparently a really good person who is human and has this horrible demon to fight. I have a feeling that he will get it back together...hope so.

[Swampa]

Terrible, terrible addiction, and I hate that he stumbled again. He is apparently a really good person who is human and has this horrible demon to fight. I have a feeling that he will get it back together...hope so.

My thoughts as well. Hes human.

[TXBlkCld]

Do you do this after you go to the bar? Good grief. I hate that he did it too, but his going to the bar is no different than the rest of us. Addict or not.

Not quite sure what you're getting at. I mean nothing more than to lift this man up and pray he doesn't berate himself but rather repent, ask for forgiveness and leave it at the cross. Mr Hamilton is a fairly strong believer and we all stumble so he is no worse than any of the rest of us. We all have out crosses to bear. This just happens to be his.

And in case you're "assuming" I'm passing judgement, I am not as I am not the judge. But for the record, I have NEVER touched alcohol and never will. Do I pass judgement on others for doing it? Nope. It's not my place. UNLESS they are a believer who is getting drunk and doesn't repent from it then I may as we are called to hold one another accountable but that is for another thread. Not here and now. This man needs edification and prayers. Not a scourging or crucifying.

[imsowright]

So sad. I hope he does not fall back into his addiction. Prayers sent.