In a recent and impactful event, Margaret Kwa’ada Julius led a transformative session for the Kilba (Huba) Christian Association (KCA) Nasarawa/Kudenda Unit. Her mission was to introduce a groundbreaking Biblical Addiction Prevention Train-the-Trainers Program, setting a new standard for combatting addiction within Christian communities. The gathering was not just about spreading awareness but also about instigating change at its core.
“Addiction is not merely an individual struggle; it is a global crisis that requires collective action.”
Margaret emphasized the gravity of addiction as a widespread issue affecting societies worldwide. She delved into differing perspectives on addiction, illustrating how some view it as a progressive illness while others perceive it as a matter of personal choice. Drawing from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) model, she stressed that addiction should be approached as a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual disease that demands comprehensive healing strategies.
Highlighting the importance of knowledge in faith-based practices, Margaret referenced Hosea 4:6 with the poignant reminder that
“My people perish for lack of knowledge.”
This underscored her belief that faith must be rooted in understanding to bring about lasting change and recovery.
“The family unit and societal influences play significant roles in shaping addictive behaviors.”
She shed light on how both micro-level factors within families and macro-level societal conditions contribute to the development of addictive tendencies. Margaret pointed out the detrimental impact of parental neglect, particularly emotional neglect, underscoring its link to mental health challenges in children. Her words carried weight as she urged parents to reassess their responsibilities and prioritize both physical and spiritual nurturing.
Delving deeper into familial dynamics, Margaret called upon parents to repent from neglecting their divine duties, especially challenging fathers who often delegate the task of spiritual upbringing solely to mothers. By drawing parallels between contemporary issues and biblical predictions found in Deuteronomy 28:28, she implored families to realign themselves with God’s original design for harmony and well-being.
As reported by [www.africanclimatereporter.com], Mr. Ibrahim Abuti, leader of the Nasarawa/Kudenda KCA branch lauded Margaret’s impactful presentation during this session. Evangelist Dr. Phanuel Dzarma echoed this sentiment by expressing profound gratitude towards Margaret’s ministry efforts and offered prayers for continued grace and influence in her endeavors.
“This program has laid down foundational principles for faith-based prevention strategies that hold promise for wider adoption.”
Participants resonated deeply with Margaret’s teachings, prompting requests for future training sessions with more profound insights. The event marked a turning point for the KCA Nasarawa/Kudenda Unit as it sowed seeds for faith-driven approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery within not only their immediate community but potentially across broader networks like the Huba Development Association Nasarawa/Kudenda.
Amongst esteemed guests present was Sarkin Kilba (Hoba) of Kudenda – Sarki Ada Bitrus Theman – further highlighting the significance attached to this pioneering initiative led by Margaret Kwa’ada Julius.
Evangelist Philip Joda concluded this enlightening program with heartfelt prayers—a fitting end to an event brimming with hope and transformation.
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Attribution: Original content sourced from [www.africanclimatereporter.com]
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