New Christian trying to quit smoking

[jennifer40]

I was just saved on July 30, 2006. I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I haven't drank in a year and a half and haven't used drugs (prescription drugs, but a drug is a drug) aince May. I really want to quit smoking, and I know that I am going to have to give this battle to the Lord, because I'm to weak on my own. I'm just scared, I've smoked for 20 years and it's such a part of me. But then I think of all the glory I could give to God if I quit. I just don't know how to get started. I've been praying, but I don't feel like I'm trusting Him enough yet. Or are these just excuses? Does anyone know any scripture I could read, I'm not real familiar with the bible yet? Or any other ideas?
Thank you so much for your help.
God Bless you all
Jennifer

 

[gmadison]

i just love to hear able someone who is seeking the Lord and wanting to please Him in all that they do. that's the primary purpose that i have remained clean and sober and celibate for the last 6 months, and smoke-free for 5 months. grant it 2 of those months i spend in jail after going through a rehab., but my desire has been to please God in all that i do the whole time. Phil. 2:12-13 is an excellent passage that explains what God wants from you and what He is doing in your life. i recently discover a really good site offering online courses that dealing with smoking on www.settingcaptivesfree.com.
just this morning i found out that there is another site that offers online courses of christian living at www.intouch.org. God bless you. keep seeking Him and He will give you strength and wisdom! thanks for sharing with us.

 

[If Not For Grace]

Jennifer: Congrads on beating addictions. this is just one more victory for you to enjoy.

It has been the hardest battle for me on quitting things too. I was able to pretty well drop the playmates, change my attitude and do other things with only a life long struggle, but this one has beaten me a time or two--One comment that I heard that sticks with me is "smoking is such a small thing to stand between you and the Lord" I keep thinking on that and it helps. Good Luck and keep trying, the habit is harder than the addiction for me. Prayers Welcome.

 

[UnitynLove]

Amen. I am proud of you my sister keep on going!

 

[If Not For Grace]

Thanks--hey a word to all:

God is all Powerful--I have no need that God cannot meet, and God will supply my need.