An estimated 88,0009 people (approximately 62,000 men and 26,000 women) die from alcohol-related causes annually, making alcohol the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Alcohol, once outlawed in the United States has turned into a libation of tragedy claiming lives from all races. I know people who attend Alcoholics Anonymous and they have been sober for over 25 years and climbing. Prayer was the most important catalyst for change in their experience and now science is confirming this!

A controlled group study was initiated with test subjects where one group of alcoholics incorporated prayer while the other group did not. Scientist where stunned to find neurological pathways were reconnected with the praying former alcoholics while the non-prayers did not have these results. Prayer and meditation have a physical effect we just cannot see while praying. This is evidence of Spirit changing physical matter while being measured with technology.

In my opinion, it also gives credence to the label “Spirits” on liquor bottles. Many drinkers certainly appear possessed when they drink. The theory is you lose control over your body when you drink. Prayer has certainly provided an insight into the power of it with MRI validations. It also shows us prayer can be applied to all areas of our lives. Now we know we are actually rewiring and hard-coding our brains for change. Can I get an Amen?