Originally Posted by
prodigal 
For consideration: perhaps it is because God gave him a FREE WILL to decide what he wants or does not want to do. Regardless of how much he talks about God. God respects free will and He will protect it. If somebody chooses to drink or drug themselves to death, God will protect their right to do so.
Just as we must do for those who make such tragic choices..
My sponsor has often told me over the years that God gives everyone the right to commit suicide, whether it's quickly or slowly.
Today I understand that concept.
I used to put all kinds of conditions in my prayers. "God, please help my oldest daughter find recovery."
I don't do that anymore. Today I ask for His will to be done, not mine.