PRAYER TO FIGHT ADDICTION

O Lord, lover of mankind, I cling to hope in Thine infinite patience and love. I am a sinner wallowing in weakness, held captive by a passion—an addiction that is controlling my life. This unseen enemy is real and cunning, for I see it daily, causing harm to myself and those around me. I am sinful and weak, but my only hope is in Thy promise, and I repeat Thy words continually: “My grace is sufficient for thee, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 

Please give me strength in my weakness, courage in my fear, hope in my faintheartedness, redemption in my suffering, and resolve in my feebleness. 

O merciful Lord, please ease this compulsion even a little, so I can summon the determination to war viciously with this enemy. For it is only with Thy power, grace and might, that I can break this chain, link by link, that holds me captive. Help me, along with Your Most Pure Mother, and with all Thy Saints throughout the ages. Amen.