Here's the situation. I've been a pack a day smoker for 35 years. I picked up my habit long before I became a Christian (12 years ago). I had no trouble whatsover getting off of the hard drugs (20 years plus in that scene) and quitting drinking (alcoholic). But I have tried virtually everything to quit smoking, some before and some after I started my walk. The patch, the pill (Zyban), cold turkey, the gum, LifeSign (little beeper thingie), hypnosis (before I was Christian), cutting down gradually, and every combination of the above that is not detrimental to your health. I would estimate 30 attempts. Longest period that I quit was 3 years, sevel times for a few weeks.
It's not that I don't want it bad enough. I have lung problems from childhood pnuemonia that gets severe and very painful at times, especially after a cold. I can feel myself dying slowly from this crap. I've also heard and tried to apply every cliche christian advice passed my way in the last 12 years since I turned Christian, all to no avail.
What gives? I want to quit so bad but I've failed so many times. I know I need to get back in the saddle again, but every time I fail it gets harder. Seems like I have no problem for a week or two, but as soon as I start feeling better, I blow it.
I've been gearing up for another round, but I'm wondering if I can survive another failure.
Pray for me?
Mike
It's not that I don't want it bad enough. I have lung problems from childhood pnuemonia that gets severe and very painful at times, especially after a cold. I can feel myself dying slowly from this crap. I've also heard and tried to apply every cliche christian advice passed my way in the last 12 years since I turned Christian, all to no avail.
What gives? I want to quit so bad but I've failed so many times. I know I need to get back in the saddle again, but every time I fail it gets harder. Seems like I have no problem for a week or two, but as soon as I start feeling better, I blow it.
I've been gearing up for another round, but I'm wondering if I can survive another failure.
Pray for me?
Mike