I took the challenge. I quit smoking. As on Feb.2, 2009. I smoked my last cancer stick. I took this challenge with the want to quit, the drive to be here longer for my kids, and the power of the Lord behind me.
I had a hard day today and I wanted that cigarette so bad. I got home and thought to myself what is just one cigarette? What is that gonna hurt, just one. Then Cutter came up to me and asked me to fix his Lightning McQueen fishing pole so that we can go fishing this weekend. I fixed it with out a thought and I handed it him. He said ," Thanks mommy." and looked at me with sheer excitement. He runs off flinging his fishing pole all over the place. He had no idea that he just made my day and made it worth my while to pass up that cigarette today. Those 2 words are the reason that that one cigarette would hurt. I cant bear to think of not being here for the joyous looks on my kids' faces or the "Thanks mommy." My 3 kids are the only motivation I truly need. But an addiction is an addiction and to shake it you need strength. And to me there is only one way you can get that kind of strength.. Call upon the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and ask Him to help you and ask I did. I got on my knees and prayed, I prayed hard. I knew that this was going to be the hardest thing I have done so far in my life. I called upon the Lord to help me beat my cigarette habit. I know it wont be easy but that He will be with me every step of the way.
I pray for the strength to get through the day without having to turn to a cigarette and for the past 2 days that has worked thanks to the strength that the Lord has given me. There are lots of scripture on strength but I will only share a few. Now it doesn't matter if you are trying to quit smoking, loose a couple of extra pounds, or if you just need the strength to face that day. The strength of the Lord will help you through the smallest things or the largest things. The Lord is almighty and all knowing, even if you don't know what you need strength for just pray for his strength to be with you and He will know when you need it. I'm sure your thinking by now that I am just a Holy roller with scripture for everything, but in all seriousness I just know a few scriptures by heart and those few I know will help me in certain situations. But all you need to know is one and if that one scripture makes you feel better and makes you feel closer to the Lord. Then that is the one you need to memorize and when times are tough and you feel like you need the Lords hand on you at that very moment. Say that scripture and say a quick prayer. That is better than any cigarette I have ever smoked. He leaves me with a calm feeling that no cigarette could ever give me. So this is the one scripture I was telling you about that helps me through tough times. "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." Psalm 18:2
I love this one because this is the one that truly tells you that when you call to Him He does answer you (it might not be the answer you want, but He does hear you). "In the day when I cried thou answered me, and strengthened me with strength in my soul." Psalm 138:3 On Feb.2, 2009 I cried to Him and told Him I was done with the cigarettes they had such a hold on my life and I wanted my life back. The Lord heard me cry and I am thankful to have His strength helping me through this. If you need His strength just ask Him. Don't be to proud to ask for help.. So if there is a challenge out there with your name on it- don't be afraid to take it. The Lord will help you and give you strength, all you have to do is ask Him. He hears your prayers..... May the Lords hands of strength be upon you in your daily challenges.
Love in Christ,
Des
I had a hard day today and I wanted that cigarette so bad. I got home and thought to myself what is just one cigarette? What is that gonna hurt, just one. Then Cutter came up to me and asked me to fix his Lightning McQueen fishing pole so that we can go fishing this weekend. I fixed it with out a thought and I handed it him. He said ," Thanks mommy." and looked at me with sheer excitement. He runs off flinging his fishing pole all over the place. He had no idea that he just made my day and made it worth my while to pass up that cigarette today. Those 2 words are the reason that that one cigarette would hurt. I cant bear to think of not being here for the joyous looks on my kids' faces or the "Thanks mommy." My 3 kids are the only motivation I truly need. But an addiction is an addiction and to shake it you need strength. And to me there is only one way you can get that kind of strength.. Call upon the King of Kings, Lord of Lords and ask Him to help you and ask I did. I got on my knees and prayed, I prayed hard. I knew that this was going to be the hardest thing I have done so far in my life. I called upon the Lord to help me beat my cigarette habit. I know it wont be easy but that He will be with me every step of the way.
I pray for the strength to get through the day without having to turn to a cigarette and for the past 2 days that has worked thanks to the strength that the Lord has given me. There are lots of scripture on strength but I will only share a few. Now it doesn't matter if you are trying to quit smoking, loose a couple of extra pounds, or if you just need the strength to face that day. The strength of the Lord will help you through the smallest things or the largest things. The Lord is almighty and all knowing, even if you don't know what you need strength for just pray for his strength to be with you and He will know when you need it. I'm sure your thinking by now that I am just a Holy roller with scripture for everything, but in all seriousness I just know a few scriptures by heart and those few I know will help me in certain situations. But all you need to know is one and if that one scripture makes you feel better and makes you feel closer to the Lord. Then that is the one you need to memorize and when times are tough and you feel like you need the Lords hand on you at that very moment. Say that scripture and say a quick prayer. That is better than any cigarette I have ever smoked. He leaves me with a calm feeling that no cigarette could ever give me. So this is the one scripture I was telling you about that helps me through tough times. "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
"The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower." Psalm 18:2
I love this one because this is the one that truly tells you that when you call to Him He does answer you (it might not be the answer you want, but He does hear you). "In the day when I cried thou answered me, and strengthened me with strength in my soul." Psalm 138:3 On Feb.2, 2009 I cried to Him and told Him I was done with the cigarettes they had such a hold on my life and I wanted my life back. The Lord heard me cry and I am thankful to have His strength helping me through this. If you need His strength just ask Him. Don't be to proud to ask for help.. So if there is a challenge out there with your name on it- don't be afraid to take it. The Lord will help you and give you strength, all you have to do is ask Him. He hears your prayers..... May the Lords hands of strength be upon you in your daily challenges.
Love in Christ,
Des
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