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AMEN I agree with her being open and honest but as a Pastor is she clueless that there is life and death in the power of her tongue? She STILL CONFESSING she's and alcoholic. I pray she comes into the full knowledge of the word.
This is great as a Christian raised in church and a wife of a minister just realized that we need to pray more for our leaders because struggles are real and the more we make church a safe place to share struggles it heals more because people can relate and get help
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Irene Rollins seems lovely. And when she said her husband threatened to leave her if she didn't get help, I was like ...?.... what?!!!He doesn't sound like much of a preacher, a loving husband, or even a Christian. The BIBLE says love endures ALL things. The BIBLE also says LOVE covers a MULTITUDE of sins. Where is the love of Christ in Jimmy's life? My heart breaks for Sister Irene with a self righteous so called preacher for a husband. Did Jimmy try to get Irene help? Did he pray and fast for her? I wonder. Actually, I doubt it all together. All I can say is Jimmy better hope he never finds himself failing in his flesh, cause Mrs. Rollins could say the same thing of him, oh wait, no she couldn't. Because she is an example of a real Christian. Plus she is beautiful too. Jimmy, ummm, I'm not sure what they could do with you, cause... nope, imma have to stop there. I said my peace, and I mean every word of it.
I'm a recovering addict...Its through the grace of God I'm alive and here today.I'm not a christian,if I may ask what chater8 verse 28 means,I don't have a Bible to check?
@@sunnyhemraj-yf8sn "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).
I was in the audience that day when Pastor Irene shared her testimony. I have never ceased to be godly proud of her!!! Thank God for all of the people who will be positively impacted by her story.
With God ALL things are possible. He will never leave or forsake you. I wish you all the best on your journey to seek help and live an alcohol-free life. God bless
You don't know me, but I'll say this: I eventually had to go to rehab (right when Covid hit) and I'm 2 plus years sober. Please, please go. It will put some words behind the disease that we share. It will help flush out the reasons you drink (I can bet you don't drink because you like it anymore). And it will then help you deal with whatever you discover.. I found my therapist (who I still use to this day) in rehab. Don't worry about the stigma of rehab. Not everyone has to know you've gone. But it will help save you. You can do it. I promise you.
My name is Irene, recovering alcoholic, recovering shame addict, my husband gave me the same ultimatum. 2 years sober and rehab was the kick start I needed. Thank you Jesus!
And how has the journey of soberness and more importantly your growth with the Lord been so far? I'm sure you've drawn closer to God in this season because that's the only true way to be and stay sober❤
I'm so ashamed my Husband has left me my Mama just passed away my Sister is in jail I feel like my life is falling apart I feel so alone I'm scared rightnow and I feel it's all because of my drinking I'm brokenhearted plz pray for me and my Son he is all I have rightnow physically but I do believe in Jesus he has to be my rock you all its been 2 days since I drank I feel my body dying😢 I had a chance to get some last night but I didn't and I'm glad I didn't. God bless you all ❤
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@@justinethomas5020 addiction is not a choice… no one takes a drink and says I want to ruin my life with a drink. Most people take a drink and never have issues with the substance, others drink and the substance takes control of their life. So no, I disagree, it’s not a choice.
The first drink is a choice. Can't rationalize, justify, or deny. It is a fact. The lack of impulse control and narcissism goes with the diagnosis as any addict is a narcissist. Narcissism which fuels their addiction of choice. They are consumed with themselves and care for no one, that's the disease process. Enablers are those that keep on providing an environment,where the addict can continue the abuse. Co dependent on the addict emotionally. Personal and professional experience. It's over the top when addicts think that staying sober deserves glory, glory, still seeking that attention gratification. Smh.
I still attend the church Jimmy and Irene used to lead. She's not just talking like this on this platform, she and her husband have a rawness and authenticity that is so rare amongst church leaders. They genuinely don't like people acting holy around them, they push people to address the root of their dysfunction. This platform is just God's response to her faithfulness on a much smaller stage. Congrats
I applaud this pastor for finding the strength to live, get help and save her marriage and family. What a testimony! I pray she achieves much success, as she shares her testimony, and empowers others to seek healing and help. In March of 1982, a coworker and I became fast friends, and eventually best friends. We were living in NYC at the time. She was from Jamaica West Indies, and I am of Caribbean descent. We used to go clubbing weekly, and hang out after work for Happy Hour. I could never embrace alcohol culture, so one drink was my limit. Every time my friend and I hung out, she would get smashed...pissie drunk, to be specific. I always ended up making sure she got to her Harlem apartment safely, while a cab driver waited for me to return to the car, so he could take me home in the Bronx. My friend was in denial she was an alcoholic. When I became a mom in 1983, and a Christian in 1985, I didn't want to hang out with her anymore. In recent years, her alcohol addiction grew to 2 bottles of wine with dinner every night. She got married and has 2 grown children. Over twenty years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doctors told her there was a link between excessive wine consumption and breast cancer. She didn't believe the doctors or the science. Her husband gave her an ultimatum. She chose wine. He remarried 2 years ago, to a woman who is a Christian minister. My now former friend has subjected their children to years of emotional and psychological abuse. The son put his life on hold to move back home and care for her. Here she is now, at age sixty-one, still drinking wine, and dealing with an additional health issue. The breast cancer metastasized to her brain. Her doctor asked her to look into hospice care. It's a no for her. She's at home with her son and her wine, denying she is going to die within a year or two. Their daughter is away at college. My former friend was one of the smartest people I knew, built a few businesses from the ground up, but doesn't believe she's an alcoholic. Everyone else is ther problem. Alcoholics don't realize, when they drink, everyone around them is symbolically drinking too. I haven't seen my former friend since 1998, and we haven't spoken in years. It's a shame the friendship had to end over something like this.
I'm praying for everyone who needs a Miracle. Only God can do the impossible, He can make a way when there seems to be no way. I pray God touches your health, your home, your family, your faith, and your finances. Amen! 🙏🙏💖💖
AND THIS IS WHY WE SHOULD NOT JUDGE PEOPLE BECAUSE WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH, AND EVERYONE NEEDS PRAYERS NOT TO BE CONDEMNED!! IRENE IS THE TRUE HERO BECAUSE SHE GOT HELP!!😊
I can't even attend my night time bible study without drinking heaps beforehand.. sometimes even during church service I would have to run out to the car a skull 3 or 4 beers to sit through a service.. I need a miracle 🙏 😩
God can help you, you only need to be obedient. And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15 You have to be accountable to a person. ( Not just any person, but one who is rightuoness). You will have to listen to more massages and read the Bible more often than ever. Let talk more. Also most times the reason we struggle with things is mainly because we haven't burnt those bridges. For instance you see someone wanting to be free from immorality still going to clubs and looking at irresponsible things on socials while still expecting to miraculously cut off from it. Burn the bridge, cut off from your alcohol source entirely, stay far away from places and people you know will entice you to drinking, cut off friends that cause you to stumble because we can't overcome sin and addictions while still hanging out with bad company. Also, sleep early. You mustn't do Bible studies at night, it's more edifying when it's the first thing you do when you wake up and your mind is still fresh. So try doing it in the morning. Lastly pray and ask God to change your taste buds and desire. Make the effort, God sees our efforts and crowns it and gives us grace
God can help you, you only need to be obedient. And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15 You have to be accountable to a person. ( Not just any person, but one who is rightuoness). You will have to listen to more massages and read the Bible more often than ever. Let talk more. Also most times the reason we struggle with things is mainly because we haven't burnt those bridges. For instance you see someone wanting to be free from immorality still going to clubs and looking at irresponsible things on socials while still expecting to miraculously cut off from it. Burn the bridge, cut off from your alcohol source entirely, stay far away from places and people you know will entice you to drinking, cut off friends that cause you to stumble because we can't overcome sin and addictions while still hanging out with bad company. Also, sleep early. You mustn't do Bible studies at night, it's more edifying when it's the first thing you do when you wake up and your mind is still fresh. So try doing it in the morning. Lastly pray and ask God to change your taste buds and desire. Make the effort, God sees our efforts and crowns it and gives us grace
I was alcohol addicted, but God helped me, it two years now, I no longer fall to such addiction, yes God can help you, trust God in prayers, His word and keep right company.
God can help you, you only need to be obedient. And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Jeremiah 3:15 You have to be accountable to a person. ( Not just any person, but one who is rightuoness). You will have to listen to more massages and read the Bible more often than ever. Also most times the reason we struggle with things is mainly because we haven't burnt those bridges. For instance you see someone wanting to be free from immorality still going to clubs and looking at irresponsible things on socials while still expecting to miraculously cut off from it. Burn the bridge, cut off from your alcohol source entirely, stay far away from places and people you know will entice you to drinking, cut off friends that cause you to stumble because we can't overcome sin and addictions while still hanging out with bad company. Also, sleep early. You mustn't do Bible studies at night, it's more edifying when it's the first thing you do when you wake up and your mind is still fresh. So try doing it in the morning. Lastly pray and ask God to change your taste buds and desire. Make the effort, God sees our efforts and crowns it and gives us grace
There are. I know personally ad a Minister of the Gospel that churches are coming around and now having AA AND NA in the church
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Why would you think that they are not human see what religion does to people minds. You think because they are preaching the bible that they don’t experience life issues wow 😂
NOW THIS RIGHT HERE is what THE REAL church of today is looking for. Leaders that are transparent FOR REAL & REAL enough to share themselves enough to say I NEED HEALING & DELIVERANCE TOO! Im proud of her & so glad she is free. This is what keeping it 100 in the pulpit is!! So proud of her🙏♥️
❤❤❤ As I attended i5 church, Pastor Irene’s testimony is powerful and I’m thankful she was my pastor! It takes courage to share this truth with the world. ❤❤
Makes me concerned about issues like alcoholism, drug abuse, sex addiction and more, not being discussed in Church. Raising awareness on these issues at such an important institution, should be integrated intentionally, since a lot of congregants might be suffering in silence. Finally, safe spaces should also be created within the Church, to offer counseling.
Amazingly, most churches have plenty of support for parishioners. But when you are clergy or church leadership, people think you have all the answers, your life is near perfect and that isn't true. But people in those positions feel pressure to perpetuate the false idea that because you are called to leadership, you are always living a happy life.
I Grieved Him and had the HOLY GHOST Wasn't focused and really did horrible. I mean no concept of what I was doing. Just sick and now dive back into world. It is sinister and lies
It’s not easy being transparent about your life and your struggles. I love her strength and I appreciate her for her honesty. She is helping so many people by her humbleness in her sharing.
God can heal any addiction !!! never give up hope , if you fall get back up and keep going !! he said in his word he's able to keep us from falling !!!
Odd that as pastors she had never met someone struggling with alcohol addiction. But many now will have the courage to come forth because of her transparency.
I love her testimony we have callings on our lives We answer to calling we do the best we can We are not free from making mistakes failures yes even guilt and shame comes with your errors we must remember we haven’t arrived Thank God she testifying of her challenges the first step of freedom Much love daughter keep on the road of recovery
Deliverance still works. So glad you allowed yourself to be FREE. Now, God can do the work through you as a FREE and healed woman of God. Glory to God.
We need more believers to get truly healed by doing the practical and spiritual work and share their testimony. She did not get sober one week and pretend to be a guru. She got some years under her belt where she dealt with temptation, cravings, and battled thoughts of relapsing.
Amen , it’s one of the hardest thing to go through , I lost everything and currently unemployed and landlord wants me out cuz it’s soo hard to stop , ya body goes into shock when Yu don’t drinn
I have been SET FREE FROM CRACK FOR OVER 25 YEARS. I AM NOT A CRACK ADDICT. I DONT AGREE WITH STILL CONFESSING SOMETHING THAT GOD HAS DELIVERED U FROM. THERE IS LIFE SND DEATH IN THE POWER OF YOUR TONGUE. NOT GOOD TEACHING AS A PASTOR BUT EVIDENTLY SHE HAS'NT BEEN TAUGHT THAT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER AND HER FAMILY.
So glad she made a decision to do the work for recovery and be true to her challenge. We all have a challenge to overcome. God bless her & family. God is the God of recovery.
God Bless you WOG for 1st allowing yourself to be so open & transparent. For allowing yourself to know you are worthy of God's Grace love and mercy. U acknowledged your sin and look at what GOD is doing, & going to do in your life. There is Now no condemnation to those who walk upright in Christ. The Lord is your strength! This needs to be spoke about in the open more in these times we are in. I CELEBRATE YOU BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF GOD. GLOOOOORY HALLELUJAH THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!! LOVE YOU WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW YOU, I WILL keep you in my prayers. I love your story!!! We are no different from those who struggled in the Bible, GOD cleaned them up and used them. Also those he used with self-esteem issues. Prophetess Ms. Alice.
Praise God that he delivered you from the demon that is addiction. I am still in the throes of it but trying to stay in prayer. Your story is inspirational. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family.❤
Wow!! Thank U for sharing your story. We're struggling with 'alcoholism' in our family. Not feeling safe in the home etc. Don't wanna get law enforcement involved bc we are a family of color. But, we are now running out of options. Heaven Help🙏🏼 Blessings to EVERYONE❤️
Just started watching Tamron Hall and oh my you have a fan for life. Not only celebs but regular people too. These topics the vulnerability of people with you are amazing.
Good Morning. I love when People get their lives together to better who they are for themselves and not others. I have learned that the only Person you can truly please first is Yourself. In order for you to be any good for anything or Anyone. You have to love Yourself from within because doing things for all these other personalities of People will cause you to crash and have a breakdown. Whatever you can live with with Yourself, live proudly. Whatever you feel you need to work on with Yourself to live in peace, just do it. Do not be worry about where or what a Man is doing every five minutes. That is high blood pressure. Do not be worried or concerned with what other Women have that are younger or older than you. That is plastic surgeries. Love and hug Yourself. You are worth the love you give Yourself from within. Thanks for sharing.
I commend this Pastor for sharing her struggles with the church & the world! People can be very judgemental, especially when some leaders in religion can abuse the platform
Praise God she found sobriety I too was dependent a double dipper God Delivered me I 1992 after 20 years starting in early teens very debilitating the brokenness shame Guilt pain and I was married the Children. I pray God can deliver others as he did for me. Must hit rock bottom and surrender to our disease. My children don't remember my being medicated.i went to Out patient Alcohol counseling till a bed opened in 93 5 weeks I didn't want to go inpatient since o hadn't medicted for 7 months but I deeded it thank God Praise his name 30 years this pass Sept. That's for someone else all we have is today yesterday is go e tomorrow not here live in today I ask God each day God Bless you Pastor
Good for the pastor and her family! God is good! I love when the pastor said for her family "We healed together" Who knows❓️ That could be a title of another book telling the story of her family struggles and how they over came the challenges they faced together.
Say JESUS! Our transparency is important, but we have to remember that as Christians we DEPEND on the LORD. I praise GOD for her deliverance. Without the power of the Living GOD, we cannot do anything with lasting success. Again, praise God for this lady sharing! Substance abuse is real! Praying that all will continue to be well in Jesus’ Name.
Women cannot be pastors. Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect
I feel that is a thing that needed to happen so her kids could understand never to go down the same road her mother did. I'm glad she is better now, Jesus saved her. Amen.
Psalms 139:23-24 [23]Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; [24]And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way. Make this Psalm a prayer Sister. The Lord is close to those who are desperate for him...how desperate are you? The cure for any addiction is addiction to the word and spirit of God. You do this by 1. Read your bible daily 2. Pray all the time 3. Attend church meetings and be part of a bible believing church family 4. Be accountable to a senior Christian who would love and guide you into the truth All of these things are centred around the word of God though. That's what informs your prayer, why you read your bible and why you should go to church The word itself is a substance just like alcohol. You can drown and get drunk in it especially with the help of the spirit of God (which the Bible even likens unto wine in terms of getting drunk) The word washes us clean and makes us free, start using the word to clean your mind. Can we talk more? I'd love to be of help to you
How do find your guest? This was so powerful!! My heart broke when she spoke about those children finding her on the floor!! I hope when she said they are all healing she is also participating in family therapy. Wow. Thanks for sharing. This was powerful and needed!! 💕
Our leaders need more prayer from us because after the anointing has lifted, they are human beings with the same struggles and the same demonic attack that all Christians are faced with. I am praying even more for this woman because she has served notice on the enemy that God is greater.
1Sam 15:23: "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king." Addiction occured to her as a result of rebellion against God being a women pastor .
I want to quit so bad , y’all pray for me. I don’t drink everyday but every Friday when I get off I drink my life away and I end up being completely unproductive all weekend and I’ve even been once to one of those I.V. Clinics to replenish me because I felt like death one Saturday. God help me get rid of this Friday trigger that tugs at me please!!!!
Hello. You need some practical steps to help you overcome this. One i would suggest is a change of company. I suspect you go with friends to the bar or something. Attach yourself to godly company, find some godly church that meets on Fridays after work and get commited. I should love to offer more advise in this to overcome this if you reach out.
In Jesus name... Father Lord this is my prayer, that your child AmazingGrace will find freedom from her addiction to alcohol and become drunk only on the spirit of God. Lord I pray Psalm 139 for her: Psalms 139:23-24 [23]Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts; [24]And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way. Lord let this be done for her through Christ. Amen Sis, life is hard I know and we all want to cope. Sometimes in coping we get into habits we can't control. I advise you to do this: first you need to change your mind as see that alcohol is not a source of satisfaction or a coping mechanism The best coping mechanism is fellowship with your father in heaven and his son Jesus. How do you that? 1. Read your bible daily 2. Pray all the time 3. Attend church meetings and be part of a bible believing church family 4. Be accountable to a senior Christian who would love and guide you into the truth All of these things are centred around the word of God though. That's what informs your prayer, why you read your bible and why you should go to church The word itself is a substance just like alcohol. You can drown and get drunk in it especially with the help of the spirit of God (which the Bible even likens unto wine in terms of getting drunk) The word washes us clean and makes us free, start using the word to clean your mind. That Friday night you always go to drink? Find a church that will hold meetings on Friday and always check up on you to cone Infact, I know a church perfect for this...can we talk some more? Hit the blue icon to reach out
She’s so right, alcoholism is very sneaky! I was dating an alcoholic, and didn’t know it in the beginning. I myself went from not liking drinking alcohol. I didn’t grow up with or around it. To drinking wine and fruity mixed drinks with him, that he introduced to me. But then I noticed that as soon as he got home daily I would go for a drink. Then I started having a drink and he wasn’t around! Finally, I confronted myself and stopped. But noticed that he drank every day! I had to leave him. Alcohol is so socially acceptable that you just have to be careful!
I appreciate her transparency. People forget that leaders in the church are human & have their own crosses to bare. Thank God for God's grace.
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AMEN I agree with her being open and honest but as a Pastor is she clueless that there is life and death in the power of her tongue? She STILL CONFESSING she's and alcoholic. I pray she comes into the full knowledge of the word.
Amen!
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She speaks of drinking too much. I thought Christians aren't supposed to drink at all.
Love that her husband stuck by her through it.. that's a blessing
This is great as a Christian raised in church and a wife of a minister just realized that we need to pray more for our leaders because struggles are real and the more we make church a safe place to share struggles it heals more because people can relate and get help
YES!!! AMEN!!
bless you we must be transparent to bless others
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The enemy attacks them so much
That's my pastor! Love you Pastor Irene❣️ Romans 8:28 🙏🤗💯🙌
Can't no woman be a pastor
Irene Rollins seems lovely. And when she said her husband threatened to leave her if she didn't get help, I was like ...?.... what?!!!He doesn't sound like much of a preacher, a loving husband, or even a Christian. The BIBLE says love endures ALL things. The BIBLE also says LOVE covers a MULTITUDE of sins. Where is the love of Christ in Jimmy's life? My heart breaks for Sister Irene with a self righteous so called preacher for a husband. Did Jimmy try to get Irene help? Did he pray and fast for her? I wonder. Actually, I doubt it all together. All I can say is Jimmy better hope he never finds himself failing in his flesh, cause Mrs. Rollins could say the same thing of him, oh wait, no she couldn't. Because she is an example of a real Christian. Plus she is beautiful too. Jimmy, ummm, I'm not sure what they could do with you, cause... nope, imma have to stop there. I said my peace, and I mean every word of it.
I'm a recovering addict...Its through the grace of God I'm alive and here today.I'm not a christian,if I may ask what chater8 verse 28 means,I don't have a Bible to check?
@@sunnyhemraj-yf8sn "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).
That's powerful...And true...Thanks for that hey
I was in the audience that day when Pastor Irene shared her testimony. I have never ceased to be godly proud of her!!! Thank God for all of the people who will be positively impacted by her story.
I was there too. It was so touching ❤
A LOT of Pastors struggle with stuff…no shame, just a stronger support system.
Very grateful to hear her story. I'm a struggling alcoholic also. I want so much to be better. I can't be afraid of rehab.
With God ALL things are possible. He will never leave or forsake you. I wish you all the best on your journey to seek help and live an alcohol-free life. God bless
Will pray God the deliver will do the work in Jesus's Name
You don't know me, but I'll say this: I eventually had to go to rehab (right when Covid hit) and I'm 2 plus years sober. Please, please go. It will put some words behind the disease that we share. It will help flush out the reasons you drink (I can bet you don't drink because you like it anymore). And it will then help you deal with whatever you discover.. I found my therapist (who I still use to this day) in rehab. Don't worry about the stigma of rehab. Not everyone has to know you've gone. But it will help save you. You can do it. I promise you.
Thank you all for your encouraging words.
You’ll fight through it sooner or later keep fighting god bless
Congratulations to her. I know her walk was not easy but GOD! Her transparency, credibility, and resilience will save lives👏🏾🙏🏾
My name is Irene, recovering alcoholic, recovering shame addict, my husband gave me the same ultimatum. 2 years sober and rehab was the kick start I needed. Thank you Jesus!
And how has the journey of soberness and more importantly your growth with the Lord been so far? I'm sure you've drawn closer to God in this season because that's the only true way to be and stay sober❤
I'm so ashamed my Husband has left me my Mama just passed away my Sister is in jail I feel like my life is falling apart I feel so alone I'm scared rightnow and I feel it's all because of my drinking I'm brokenhearted plz pray for me and my Son he is all I have rightnow physically but I do believe in Jesus he has to be my rock you all its been 2 days since I drank I feel my body dying😢 I had a chance to get some last night but I didn't and I'm glad I didn't. God bless you all ❤
What a fantastic story. Congratulations to her for being sober and talking to her congregation so they know they're not alone.
Amazing how God used her affliction to free other addicts in the church!! God worked it for others good!! 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Alcoholism is a disease not a choice…. It is Courageous of her to discuss this publicly. God bless her and her family. I pray she stays strong.
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Alcoholism is a disease that develops from choices just like heart disease not caused by a genetic dysfunction.
It is a choice first and foremost..what many alcoholics really need is therapy to work on whatever made them drink in the first place
@@justinethomas5020 addiction is not a choice… no one takes a drink and says I want to ruin my life with a drink. Most people take a drink and never have issues with the substance, others drink and the substance takes control of their life. So no, I disagree, it’s not a choice.
The first drink is a choice. Can't rationalize, justify, or deny. It is a fact. The lack of impulse control and narcissism goes with the diagnosis as any addict is a narcissist. Narcissism which fuels their addiction of choice. They are consumed with themselves and care for no one, that's the disease process. Enablers are those that keep on providing an environment,where the addict can continue the abuse. Co dependent on the addict emotionally. Personal and professional experience. It's over the top when addicts think that staying sober deserves glory, glory, still seeking that attention gratification. Smh.
I still attend the church Jimmy and Irene used to lead. She's not just talking like this on this platform, she and her husband have a rawness and authenticity that is so rare amongst church leaders. They genuinely don't like people acting holy around them, they push people to address the root of their dysfunction.
This platform is just God's response to her faithfulness on a much smaller stage. Congrats
The Bible doesn't tell us to act holy but it does say "be" holy.
This was a life shifting interview for me. I'm ordering thr book today! Alcoholism isn't my disease but I've got plenty of shame.
I applaud this pastor for finding the strength to live, get help and save her marriage and family. What a testimony! I pray she achieves much success, as she shares her testimony, and empowers others to seek healing and help.
In March of 1982, a coworker and I became fast friends, and eventually best friends. We were living in NYC at the time. She was from Jamaica West Indies, and I am of Caribbean descent. We used to go clubbing weekly, and hang out after work for Happy Hour. I could never embrace alcohol culture, so one drink was my limit. Every time my friend and I hung out, she would get smashed...pissie drunk, to be specific. I always ended up making sure she got to her Harlem apartment safely, while a cab driver waited for me to return to the car, so he could take me home in the Bronx. My friend was in denial she was an alcoholic. When I became a mom in 1983, and a Christian in 1985, I didn't want to hang out with her anymore. In recent years, her alcohol addiction grew to 2 bottles of wine with dinner every night. She got married and has 2 grown children. Over twenty years ago, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Doctors told her there was a link between excessive wine consumption and breast cancer. She didn't believe the doctors or the science. Her husband gave her an ultimatum. She chose wine. He remarried 2 years ago, to a woman who is a Christian minister. My now former friend has subjected their children to years of emotional and psychological abuse. The son put his life on hold to move back home and care for her. Here she is now, at age sixty-one, still drinking wine, and dealing with an additional health issue. The breast cancer metastasized to her brain. Her doctor asked her to look into hospice care. It's a no for her. She's at home with her son and her wine, denying she is going to die within a year or two. Their daughter is away at college. My former friend was one of the smartest people I knew, built a few businesses from the ground up, but doesn't believe she's an alcoholic. Everyone else is ther problem. Alcoholics don't realize, when they drink, everyone around them is symbolically drinking too. I haven't seen my former friend since 1998, and we haven't spoken in years. It's a shame the friendship had to end over something like this.
My pastor I will never forget the day she shared this with us all! A model for generations to come. Love you min irene Rollins ❤💞✋️
I'm praying for everyone who needs a Miracle. Only God can do the impossible, He can make a way when there seems to be no way. I pray God touches your health, your home, your family, your faith, and your finances. Amen! 🙏🙏💖💖
AND THIS IS WHY WE SHOULD NOT JUDGE PEOPLE BECAUSE WE DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GOING THROUGH, AND EVERYONE NEEDS PRAYERS NOT TO BE CONDEMNED!! IRENE IS THE TRUE HERO BECAUSE SHE GOT HELP!!😊
She was my Pastor y’all! Luv her to pieces and soooooo happy for her!!
Praise God she's free from alcohol 🙏🏾
Day 7800 for me today. Thanks to the Fellowship 🎁 and Of course God's Amazing Mercy. I'm on a fast
Thank you lord for helping her
I can't even attend my night time bible study without drinking heaps beforehand.. sometimes even during church service I would have to run out to the car a skull 3 or 4 beers to sit through a service.. I need a miracle 🙏 😩
I’m praying for you
God can help you, you only need to be obedient.
And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 3:15
You have to be accountable to a person. ( Not just any person, but one who is rightuoness).
You will have to listen to more massages and read the Bible more often than ever. Let talk more.
Also most times the reason we struggle with things is mainly because we haven't burnt those bridges. For instance you see someone wanting to be free from immorality still going to clubs and looking at irresponsible things on socials while still expecting to miraculously cut off from it. Burn the bridge, cut off from your alcohol source entirely, stay far away from places and people you know will entice you to drinking, cut off friends that cause you to stumble because we can't overcome sin and addictions while still hanging out with bad company. Also, sleep early. You mustn't do Bible studies at night, it's more edifying when it's the first thing you do when you wake up and your mind is still fresh. So try doing it in the morning.
Lastly pray and ask God to change your taste buds and desire.
Make the effort, God sees our efforts and crowns it and gives us grace
God can help you, you only need to be obedient.
And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 3:15
You have to be accountable to a person. ( Not just any person, but one who is rightuoness).
You will have to listen to more massages and read the Bible more often than ever. Let talk more.
Also most times the reason we struggle with things is mainly because we haven't burnt those bridges. For instance you see someone wanting to be free from immorality still going to clubs and looking at irresponsible things on socials while still expecting to miraculously cut off from it. Burn the bridge, cut off from your alcohol source entirely, stay far away from places and people you know will entice you to drinking, cut off friends that cause you to stumble because we can't overcome sin and addictions while still hanging out with bad company. Also, sleep early. You mustn't do Bible studies at night, it's more edifying when it's the first thing you do when you wake up and your mind is still fresh. So try doing it in the morning.
Lastly pray and ask God to change your taste buds and desire.
Make the effort, God sees our efforts and crowns it and gives us grace
I was alcohol addicted, but God helped me, it two years now, I no longer fall to such addiction, yes God can help you, trust God in prayers, His word and keep right company.
God can help you, you only need to be obedient.
And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Jeremiah 3:15
You have to be accountable to a person. ( Not just any person, but one who is rightuoness).
You will have to listen to more massages and read the Bible more often than ever.
Also most times the reason we struggle with things is mainly because we haven't burnt those bridges. For instance you see someone wanting to be free from immorality still going to clubs and looking at irresponsible things on socials while still expecting to miraculously cut off from it. Burn the bridge, cut off from your alcohol source entirely, stay far away from places and people you know will entice you to drinking, cut off friends that cause you to stumble because we can't overcome sin and addictions while still hanging out with bad company. Also, sleep early. You mustn't do Bible studies at night, it's more edifying when it's the first thing you do when you wake up and your mind is still fresh. So try doing it in the morning.
Lastly pray and ask God to change your taste buds and desire.
Make the effort, God sees our efforts and crowns it and gives us grace
Thank you for sharing this story. People in the Pulpit are Human. There should be AA and NA meetings in the church.
There are. I know personally ad a Minister of the Gospel that churches are coming around and now having AA AND NA in the church
Why would you think that they are not human see what religion does to people minds. You think because they are preaching the bible that they don’t experience life issues wow 😂
NOW THIS RIGHT HERE is what THE REAL church of today is looking for. Leaders that are transparent FOR REAL & REAL enough to share themselves enough to say I NEED HEALING & DELIVERANCE TOO! Im proud of her & so glad she is free. This is what keeping it 100 in the pulpit is!! So proud of her🙏♥️
❤❤❤ As I attended i5 church, Pastor Irene’s testimony is powerful and I’m thankful she was my pastor! It takes courage to share this truth with the world. ❤❤
Makes me concerned about issues like alcoholism, drug abuse, sex addiction and more, not being discussed in Church. Raising awareness on these issues at such an important institution, should be integrated intentionally, since a lot of congregants might be suffering in silence. Finally, safe spaces should also be created within the Church, to offer counseling.
Amazingly, most churches have plenty of support for parishioners. But when you are clergy or church leadership, people think you have all the answers, your life is near perfect and that isn't true. But people in those positions feel pressure to perpetuate the false idea that because you are called to leadership, you are always living a happy life.
Powerful testimony!! Praise God 👏🏾
Our God is Faithful
I Grieved Him and had the HOLY GHOST
Wasn't focused and really did horrible. I mean no concept of what I was doing. Just sick and now dive back into world. It is sinister and lies
Amen 💜 💯 ☝️ 🙏
It’s not easy being transparent about your life and your struggles. I love her strength and I appreciate her for her honesty. She is helping so many people by her humbleness in her sharing.
Thanks for sharing your testimony. Pastors are people too
God can heal any addiction !!! never give up hope , if you fall get back up and keep going !! he said in his word he's able to keep us from falling !!!
Odd that as pastors she had never met someone struggling with alcohol addiction. But many now will have the courage to come forth because of her transparency.
I love her testimony we have callings on our lives
We answer to calling we do the best we can
We are not free from making mistakes failures yes even guilt and shame comes with your errors we must remember we haven’t arrived Thank God she testifying of her challenges the first step of freedom
Much love daughter keep on the road of recovery
Deliverance still works. So glad you allowed yourself to be FREE. Now, God can do the work through you as a FREE and healed woman of God. Glory to God.
God Bless this brave brave woman and her beautiful family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💞
We need more believers to get truly healed by doing the practical and spiritual work and share their testimony. She did not get sober one week and pretend to be a guru. She got some years under her belt where she dealt with temptation, cravings, and battled thoughts of relapsing.
She’s so brave. Seeing a woman preacher gives me even more hope. She such a queen
Your testimony will help so many others! Keep God first.
May God Continue To Heal & Bless Her & Her Family!🙏🏾❤️
Blessed be the name of the Lord!!!!!
Powerful testimony, thank God realize she needed help and got the help.
Amen , it’s one of the hardest thing to go through , I lost everything and currently unemployed and landlord wants me out cuz it’s soo hard to stop , ya body goes into shock when Yu don’t drinn
Dear Randy, Jesus will never ever let you go. When you're ready, He is waiting to answer your hearts cry. Bless you precious brother 🙏
Wow! So proud of you Pastor Irene! Let’s rep Union Church!!!!!
I have been SET FREE FROM CRACK FOR OVER 25 YEARS. I AM NOT A CRACK ADDICT. I DONT AGREE WITH STILL CONFESSING SOMETHING THAT GOD HAS DELIVERED U FROM. THERE IS LIFE SND DEATH IN THE POWER OF YOUR TONGUE. NOT GOOD TEACHING AS A PASTOR BUT EVIDENTLY SHE HAS'NT BEEN TAUGHT THAT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER AND HER FAMILY.
bless her bravery she will inspire and encourage many people especially those of us who are Christians
Honestly, I’m on my journey right now on the road to sobriety and I love to hear other people journeys keep up with it. I love to see you stay strong.
So glad she made a decision to do the work for recovery and be true to her challenge. We all have a challenge to overcome. God bless her & family. God is the God of recovery.
God Bless you WOG for 1st allowing yourself to be so open & transparent. For allowing yourself to know you are worthy of God's Grace love and mercy. U acknowledged your sin and look at what GOD is doing, & going to do in your life. There is Now no condemnation to those who walk upright in Christ. The Lord is your strength! This needs to be spoke about in the open more in these times we are in.
I CELEBRATE YOU BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF GOD. GLOOOOORY HALLELUJAH THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!! LOVE YOU WITHOUT JUDGEMENT. ALTHOUGH I DON'T KNOW YOU, I WILL keep you in my prayers. I love your story!!! We are no different from those who struggled in the Bible, GOD cleaned them up and used them. Also those he used with self-esteem issues.
Prophetess Ms. Alice.
Tamron's Show is a light that is needed at this time. She is Amazing. Thank you Tamron for Shining your LIGHT to SHINE ON OTHERS!! BLESS YOU.🙏🏽💞
Stay safe. May Jehovah be with you always and us! thank him . Life is so very difficult. So glad you're free.
Amen...yes God delivered me also, but I thank God for the friends who stood my my side and see me thru 🙏😇
Praise God that he delivered you from the demon that is addiction. I am still in the throes of it but trying to stay in prayer. Your story is inspirational. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family.❤
Beautiful story I appreciate her honesty and transparency and Jesus still saves
Wow!! Thank U for sharing your story. We're struggling with 'alcoholism' in our family. Not feeling safe in the home etc. Don't wanna get law enforcement involved bc we are a family of color. But, we are now running out of options. Heaven Help🙏🏼 Blessings to EVERYONE❤️
Great Testimony!👍👏🙏💪😇 One love from Barbados! 🥰🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧☺️
Her testimony was so inspiring. I heard both her and her husband speak at SHINE and it is an experience I will not soon forget.
Bless her and her family. Thanks for sharing.
Congratulations Pastor Irene and thanks for sharing your story. Blessings to you, your family, and your church in Jesus Name. 🎉🙏🏾✝️
Just started watching Tamron Hall and oh my you have a fan for life. Not only celebs but regular people too. These topics the vulnerability of people with you are amazing.
Glory to God!!
Good Morning. I love when People get their lives together to better who they are for themselves and not others. I have learned that the only Person you can truly please first is Yourself. In order for you to be any good for anything or Anyone. You have to love Yourself from within because doing things for all these other personalities of People will cause you to crash and have a breakdown. Whatever you can live with with Yourself, live proudly. Whatever you feel you need to work on with Yourself to live in peace, just do it. Do not be worry about where or what a Man is doing every five minutes. That is high blood pressure. Do not be worried or concerned with what other Women have that are younger or older than you. That is plastic surgeries. Love and hug Yourself. You are worth the love you give Yourself from within. Thanks for sharing.
Always Loved Pastor Irene!!!
I commend this Pastor for sharing her struggles with the church & the world! People can be very judgemental, especially when some leaders in religion can abuse the platform
Absolutely amazing testimony and her husband preaches often at my church Forward City! Love them
Thanks for opening up this will heal and deliver more for opening up she has delivered MANY for her Truth.
Praise God she found sobriety I too was dependent a double dipper God Delivered me I 1992 after 20 years starting in early teens very debilitating the brokenness shame Guilt pain and I was married the Children. I pray God can deliver others as he did for me. Must hit rock bottom and surrender to our disease. My children don't remember my being medicated.i went to Out patient Alcohol counseling till a bed opened in 93 5 weeks I didn't want to go inpatient since o hadn't medicted for 7 months but I deeded it thank God Praise his name 30 years this pass Sept. That's for someone else all we have is today yesterday is go e tomorrow not here live in today I ask God each day God Bless you Pastor
Blessings to you Irene and your husband and children
So brave! I will look for your book!
Congratts on you're recovery
Love Tamrons earrings
Grateful for your transparency Pastor Irene ❤💗
Good for the pastor and her family! God is good! I love when the pastor said for her family "We healed together" Who knows❓️ That could be a title of another book telling the story of her family struggles and how they over came the challenges they faced together.
Thank you sooo much for sharing! This touches me in my sobriety addiction
So inspiring and brave.
Say JESUS! Our transparency is important, but we have to remember that as Christians we DEPEND on the LORD. I praise GOD for her deliverance. Without the power of the Living GOD, we cannot do anything with lasting success. Again, praise God for this lady sharing! Substance abuse is real! Praying that all will continue to be well in Jesus’ Name.
Women cannot be pastors.
Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect
7 YEARS SOBER NOW MYSELF ... SALUTE 🫡 .. TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY 💯 ♥️ 👍🏾🫡
Thanks for sharing your story
I feel that is a thing that needed to happen so her kids could understand never to go down the same road her mother did. I'm glad she is better now, Jesus saved her. Amen.
God is good!
GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP IT REAL 💯
To this Young Pastor, GOD✝️ does not call you an alcoholic. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Amen! Don’t own that title Pastor Irene! God made you free indeed
Powerful Testimony!
God help me to leave this from my life give me strength to endure.
Psalms 139:23-24
[23]Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts;
[24]And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.
Make this Psalm a prayer Sister. The Lord is close to those who are desperate for him...how desperate are you?
The cure for any addiction is addiction to the word and spirit of God. You do this by
1. Read your bible daily
2. Pray all the time
3. Attend church meetings and be part of a bible believing church family
4. Be accountable to a senior Christian who would love and guide you into the truth
All of these things are centred around the word of God though. That's what informs your prayer, why you read your bible and why you should go to church
The word itself is a substance just like alcohol. You can drown and get drunk in it especially with the help of the spirit of God (which the Bible even likens unto wine in terms of getting drunk)
The word washes us clean and makes us free, start using the word to clean your mind.
Can we talk more? I'd love to be of help to you
How do find your guest? This was so powerful!! My heart broke when she spoke about those children finding her on the floor!! I hope when she said they are all healing she is also participating in family therapy. Wow. Thanks for sharing. This was powerful and needed!! 💕
Our leaders need more prayer from us because after the anointing has lifted, they are human beings with the same struggles and the same demonic attack that all Christians are faced with. I am praying even more for this woman because she has served notice on the enemy that God is greater.
Amen!!
Beautiful testimony ❤️❤️❤️🙌🏿
we all need help God Bless us
Pray to pray for son chege who is an alcohol addict
GREAT SOBRIETY STORY .. PRAISE GOD 👍🏾💯🫡🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing
1Sam 15:23: "For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath
also rejected thee from being king."
Addiction occured to her as a result of rebellion against God being a women pastor .
Kudos to her for speaking her truth! 🙌 Most Pastors just live a lie and still continue Pastoring!
Thank you!!!
Love this ❤❤❤. Katherine of Lewistown Montana that lives next to me in the Ouelette apartments in Lewistown Montana this is for you ❤.
1 Timothy 2:12 “But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.”
I really want to know who styled her hair. It's beautiful.
I want to quit so bad , y’all pray for me. I don’t drink everyday but every Friday when I get off I drink my life away and I end up being completely unproductive all weekend and I’ve even been once to one of those I.V. Clinics to replenish me because I felt like death one Saturday. God help me get rid of this Friday trigger that tugs at me please!!!!
Hello.
You need some practical steps to help you overcome this.
One i would suggest is a change of company.
I suspect you go with friends to the bar or something.
Attach yourself to godly company, find some godly church that meets on Fridays after work and get commited.
I should love to offer more advise in this to overcome this if you reach out.
In Jesus name...
Father Lord this is my prayer, that your child AmazingGrace will find freedom from her addiction to alcohol and become drunk only on the spirit of God. Lord I pray Psalm 139 for her:
Psalms 139:23-24
[23]Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts;
[24]And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in the everlasting way.
Lord let this be done for her through Christ. Amen
Sis, life is hard I know and we all want to cope. Sometimes in coping we get into habits we can't control. I advise you to do this: first you need to change your mind as see that alcohol is not a source of satisfaction or a coping mechanism
The best coping mechanism is fellowship with your father in heaven and his son Jesus. How do you that?
1. Read your bible daily
2. Pray all the time
3. Attend church meetings and be part of a bible believing church family
4. Be accountable to a senior Christian who would love and guide you into the truth
All of these things are centred around the word of God though. That's what informs your prayer, why you read your bible and why you should go to church
The word itself is a substance just like alcohol. You can drown and get drunk in it especially with the help of the spirit of God (which the Bible even likens unto wine in terms of getting drunk)
The word washes us clean and makes us free, start using the word to clean your mind. That Friday night you always go to drink? Find a church that will hold meetings on Friday and always check up on you to cone
Infact, I know a church perfect for this...can we talk some more? Hit the blue icon to reach out
Praise God ❤️
I want her book
She’s so right, alcoholism is very sneaky! I was dating an alcoholic, and didn’t know it in the beginning. I myself went from not liking drinking alcohol. I didn’t grow up with or around it. To drinking wine and fruity mixed drinks with him, that he introduced to me. But then I noticed that as soon as he got home daily I would go for a drink. Then I started having a drink and he wasn’t around! Finally, I confronted myself and stopped. But noticed that he drank every day! I had to leave him. Alcohol is so socially acceptable that you just have to be careful!
Look up the three elements of a habit