Full Version: I Always Knew That!
I always knew that no matter what the addiction, be it a substance or behavior, God can set you FREE! But the key for me has always been are you tired of playing around with this or do you want to hang on to it for just a little longer? God requires from me, TIME, TRUST, and COOPERATION. The powerful effect of my addiction can not be broken in a day. What is really neat is that God can teach me show me His power by setting me free from the STRONGHOLD of nicotine. I know this, that process is a daily thing. There are things that I know I must do, but I know now more than ever I must "Let Go and Let God". I always knew that, but why did it take so long? Blessings to all, Kato
Excellent post, Kato.
I think fear of the process of getting free caused me to putting it off. But, now that I'm free of nicotine's control, I appreciate that God didn't instantly take away all cravings and desire. I had to lean on Him a few moments at a time, an hour and a day at a time. I learned experientially what I knew intellectually - that I can trust Him, regardless of the circumstances.
-Euty, day 1,308 nicotine-FREE
I think fear of the process of getting free caused me to putting it off. But, now that I'm free of nicotine's control, I appreciate that God didn't instantly take away all cravings and desire. I had to lean on Him a few moments at a time, an hour and a day at a time. I learned experientially what I knew intellectually - that I can trust Him, regardless of the circumstances.
-Euty, day 1,308 nicotine-FREE
Agreed, I know that the only way I will get through this is with the power of God. I am the weakest of the weaklings when it comes to will power. My mentor told me yesterday as we prayed about me quiting that God is less concerned about the actual chewing than I am. He has way more for me than I can possibly imagine but I am hung up on sticking nicotine into my mouth.
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QUOTE (buckeyebold @ Jun 10 2010, 06:21 AM) 
Agreed, I know that the only way I will get through this is with the power of God. I am the weakest of the weaklings when it comes to will power. My mentor told me yesterday as we prayed about me quiting that God is less concerned about the actual chewing than I am. He has way more for me than I can possibly imagine but I am hung up on sticking nicotine into my mouth.
BB - I just noticed this post. I hope you're still around to read this. I agree with your mentor. God is more concerned with who you are becoming than with what you do. Of course, the two are intertwined, but you see the difference. I went through the same feelings with my quit. It was only my gratitude, obedience and desire to give God a gift that I was able to remain dip-free.
It was only my gratitude, obedience and desire to give God a gift that I was able to remain dip-free.
Cool, and for me not just dip-free but self free.
Christ in you the hope of glory. Collosians 1:26
Cool, and for me not just dip-free but self free.
Christ in you the hope of glory. Collosians 1:26
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