Cigarettes

[BattleAxe]

The Lord called me to quit smoking in April. I did, from April to June I did not smoke a cigarette.
Then in June, I began to smoke maybe one time a week, when I would have lunch with my brother (usually on Mondays). He is a smoker and just as soon as I am with him...booom...cigarette time.

I feel so bad!!! especally because I know it was not my own free will to quit but God asking me to quit. I had been praying to stop and when He gave me deliverance, you'd think I would run from smoking.

Not so... Please yall keep me in prayer.

 

[doofus125]

The Lord called me to quit smoking in April. I did, from April to June I did not smoke a cigarette.
Then in June, I began to smoke maybe one time a week, when I would have lunch with my brother (usually on Mondays). He is a smoker and just as soon as I am with him...booom...cigarette time.

I feel so bad!!! especally because I know it was not my own free will to quit but God asking me to quit. I had been praying to stop and when He gave me deliverance, you'd think I would run from smoking.

Not so... Please yall keep me in prayer.

It's rough staying away from them...I know someone that is trying to kick the habit but he just can't seem to say "ok this is my last one".....your body craves for the nicotine (spelling?)....If you try those nicotine gums' make sure you cut them down because they have more in them than the cigarettes do.....the same with the patch....you might only smoke 1 pack a day and those things will have 3 packs of nicotine going into you a day....BTW, don't feel bad, we all stumble on things and end up back into them, we just have to know to get away from them and then get away from them.....ask your brother not to smoke in front of you, maybe he will and maybe that will help.....

 

[GREG]

i know what your going through........ I quit dippinf Skoal over a year ago but when I see a can or smell it, my mouth waters. I have dipped twice since then but I get a headache so I leave it alone now. I a big sissy now

 

[BattleAxe]

Last night I had the worst migraine headache and I still feel it some today...awww

 

[GREG]

continue to stay away........ just say NO

 

[Blake]

Take a look at the bigger picture. I'd rather take a migraine than lung cancer any day. I know I'm stretching it out a little, but its always a possibility.

 

[cyberwing]

Hey Battleaxe, I know what you mean. The first time He gave me the ability to just walk away COLD TURKEY. When I gave into it again because of the horrible circumstances I was in, HE didn't stop loving me but HE did make me quit a different way the next time. Keep praying and trusting Him. I told Him I was sorry for ever starting back and He forgave me and finally told me how to quit 'for ME'. I followed what HE told me to do faithfully and I've been smoke free for seven years now! Praise the Lord! He is just SO good! There is hope! Don't feel like you are alone, you definitely are NOT alone!
~DJ

 

[~Katya~]

I too have been free from smoking for almost 8 yrs now. Try to think of the positives...how much money you will save, your clothes won't smell like smoke. And just think after you go thru those first days of withdrawal- you won't ever have to go thru them again.
Ask Jesus to sustain you by the power of the Holy Spirit. Rely on Him.

 

[BattleAxe]

Well, I have done good for 2 days now. I am continuing to fast and pray. It is not hard to do. I really don't crave cigarettes although I smoked for some 20 years.
The thing that keeps me in trouble is the visit from my brother each week. We get together every Monday and have lunch. That is his way of spending time with his sibling and its fun. but He is not saved and he smokes so by the time I am with him several hours, then I smoke. That is the hard times.

 

[cyberwing]

Hey Lady, I know how you feel! This is a tough situation you are in.

Hmmm, I heard a doctor say once that smoking is a three-fold addiction, the nicotine we have all heard about, but he said there is the oral satisfaction (something in your mouth) and the tactile (touching something, occupying your fingers/hands.) This might be something to pray about and see if the Lord suggests some way to satisfy both of these urges/cravings so that you can still enjoy your brother!
The oral satisfaction is funny, my standardbred horse was being a total pill until we discovered he wanted a bit in his mouth to play with! We gave him a roller on the bit and he rolls that thing constantly! Giving him that oral stimulation has calmed him down so MUCH! Guess God's creatures have more in common than we think sometimes!
I will keep praying for you! I have faith in you!
~DJ