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As a Christian the guilt of smoking was overwhelming. I hid it from people who went to church with me or Bible study. I knew it was a sin and I knew that God never intended for me to have this addiction. The problem was my desire to smoke was stronger than my desire to obey God. I am on day 10 smoke free.
I often prayed that I would quit smoking for good. I did not know when or how but thank God it is done. I can remember quitting and going back to smoking. I was very disappointed but made up in my mind if I ever stopped again it would be the last time I would ever put another cigarette in my hand. I vowed if I made it 24 hours, it was done. Be willing to do what ever you have to do. It is willingness. God gives us a free will to make a choice. You can do it too. Never give up. God has brought you here. The road is not easy and the path is narrow. Stay on the road to freedom. You will be fine. NOPE. NO MATTER WHAT. You will become stronger each time you say NO. Come here FIRST if you are having a problem.
I used to believe my smoking had nothing to do with my faith. I realized that is what I wanted to believe. Everything in my life is about my relationship with God and everything I do is a reflection of my belief in God. Every time I read the Bible that said anything about our bodies being God’s temple, oh the guilt. I knew it’s true that I didn’t want to give this one thing up. Not even for God.
God always has a plan. He makes me, in spite of me, a better person.
Congratulations 10 Days smoke free.
It is long way, and I am sure your strong desire to stay away from smoking will be with you on this smoke free journey.
All the best !
Thanks for sharing and CONGRATS on NICOTINE FREEDOM - Yahhoooooooo - WAY TO GO
I think I posted this on the wrong group. I’m not in my 30s. I thought this was Christian Ex
Hannahkim12345 No worries, I moved it.
Hannahkim12345 wrote:
I think I posted this on the wrong group. I’m not in my 30s. I thought this was Christian Ex
Wow. That’s neat you can do that.
Sorry everyone
You are human . Congratulations on your quit . Double digits ...
I went to a church where we had a can for butts right at the end of the walk not far from the main doors . Many of us who smoked often talked of quitting smoking and how many times we tried to quit and how hard it was . Our pastor a non smoker often came there to pray with us .Our services had fifteen minute breaks and 2 hour services by the time you had lunch before service and social gatherings after . Others grabbed a coffee , others saw their smoke break opportunity . Guess what was mine lol .
There was talk about our cancer stix addiction as we visited around that butt can and prayers for those still smoking and those going through radiation or chemo or just being diagnosed in our church family . Many a tear was shed there too .
Had I not smoked I doubt I would have gone to church tbh. It was the music and the fact I could smoke I went .
God accepts us as we are when we come to church . I'm glad He saw beyond my flaws and welcomed me with open arms at the door . All I had to do was show up . From there .. oh my gosh ..something changed .
I've gone back to that church a couple times ( I moved away ) but the people who knew the chain smoker I was , now saw a renewed retired smoker ..born again non smoker
And I'm sure they thought , you know that Maki ( as I am known here ) remember her ...she quit smoking ! You've come to an amazing group of people here , that will be of such encouragment to you . We are all ex smokers cheering each other on . You are doing great . Keep going . One day at a time !
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