Control is good... and sober is good too!

[kyleextreme]

So... for months last year I was trying to stop drinking. I would be up and down but couldn't control it. I was praying about it a lot and one day in January I just stopped. I had some experiences that that led me to believe God was showing me I needed to stop drinking so much.

I now do not crave alcohol. I drink socially 1-2 times a month and only have one or 2 and I never crave more. I do not believe I was an alcoholic but was headed down that path. This would not have been possible without my restored faith. I continue to improve my life and am trying daily to be a better Christian! If I can do it anybody can! I will pray for you all and hope my story inspires you.

 

[BobW188]

Thanks for sharing, and keep us posted!

 

[BlessEwe]

Very inspiring for sure

Like you said that you were abusing alcohol, and perhaps put it down before you got to the changing of the brain stage of needing it. There is no way of controlling then. This is great!

 

[healy]

It does not inspire me but makes me realize I have a bad relationship with God. Why? I don't put anything into it these days. People that are in a relationship with God I can see this happening for. My hat is off to you. If you even come back to read this,best to you.

 

[kyleextreme]

It does not inspire me but makes me realize I have a bad relationship with God. Why? I don't put anything into it these days. People that are in a relationship with God I can see this happening for. My hat is off to you. If you even come back to read this,best to you.

Well I did come back and read it! Months later, haha... God will continue to test you and will not throw anything your way you cannot handle. I still am being tested as since I have quit drinking I have developed mild anxiety this past year. Affects my sleep cycle, which is why I am still up at 6am! Well, I ain't going back to my old ways! Just need to get rid of the anxiety/fear now! It's on it's way out the door

Anyways, I hope and pray things will be better for you and you get that relationship with God that is essential to overcoming addiction!