Originally Posted by
PowerWithin 
I'll also add, he loves God very much - and he tries to live for God so much when he is sober. Even when he has fallen, God is his favorite topic... I can't figure out why he doesn't realize God wants him to love himself and be safe..... My mind continues to swirl...
I can relate to this statement. I have dealt with a couple people like this while in recovery.
God is not going to do for him until he does for himself, that’s a hard lesson to learn. Us alcoholics are a sick sick breed. If I don’t stay sober, I can’t work on my relationship with the Lord. Fact of the matter is, when I’m drinking or doing drugs, they become my god.
All you can do is to speak the truth to your friend and pray that he is eventually ready to accept that truth. You have my prayers.