Testimony

[shelovesChrist]

Just wanted to share my story because I know from personal experience how damaging alcohol came be and how hard it could be to stop drinking. Started drinking when I was about 17 and I always "had it under control". At first I'd just be drinking for fun but then it became a way to escape temporarily from the emotional mess and ease my mind off all the responsibilities I had. I always said I'll have only one and "knew my limit" but everytime I've drank I've been drunk and I was so foolish gambling with my life like that. The final straw was around Thanksgiving when I had 8 shots of Amsterdam ( I have a low tolerance by the way and weigh only 120-123 ) and usually I'm able to have fun and have no hangovers and no vomiting but that night I threw up excessively four times. I was a mess. Falling out on streets, screaming, just a mess. And for the first time I knew I had gone too far. For the first time I felt something inside that made me realize what I had done. It's like taking a self destructive pill and realizing that you just made the biggest mistake of your life. I started crying and calling out to Jesus. I told Him I didnt want to die. I told him I'm sorry and I was so afraid because the alchohol was already in my system and it wasnt under my control anymore. All I could do was call on Jesus. About two or three weeks later I was watching the news and I saw this boy on tv. He died from overdosing on alchohol at a party. He was around the same age as me, very smart, into community events, a real good boy. Had everything going for himself, as I did as well, but he didnt make it. He didnt make it and I did. It didnt hit me at the time but it dawned on me. That that could have been me on that tv screen and he coulda been watching me. Just thinking about it now really hits my soul because I could have been gone over something that "I thought I had control of" and that started off as "only 2 shots". Christ saved my life that night. He really did. And because of that I'm not going back to drinking. And I havent since. Not because it's a law that says I can't drink or anything but because I'm not gonna let my Lord down after He saved me from that. That could of been me on that tv screen. I can sit at a party and not drink but I chose to not even be around that environment because I dont want nothing to do with it. I just want you guys to know that you're not alone. And that I understand where yall coming from with drinking. It was all good and fun until my life was on the line and I want you guys to stay in Christ and stay encouraged please and continue to be there for each other and build each other up because we all lin this together. 2 Corinthians 12: 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.

 

[BobW188]

Good to see you here. Hope you drop by regularly. I think you're wise to avoid the party scene. Most of us learned the hard way that it's not as easy as it sounds to be among drinking people and not join them.
You might check out AA in your area and, if it's available, the specifically Christian Celebrate Recovery. Both will give you some good ideas on how to stay alcohol-free; and put you in the company of others who've fought the battle. And, coming up on two months sober, you may find yourself already in a position to help those still struggling.
Again, we're glad to see you here. You'll be hearing from others as the days go by. Keep coming back!

 

[RuthD]

That's fantastic news. You are saving yourself from possibly a lot of troubles. God bless you.

 

[shelovesChrist]

Thanks =]
Yea my desire for alcohol is just dead. Honestly, I'm glad. There are some things that take much time to get rid of than others so I'm here to inspire those who are still fighting and doing whatever they can to stay grounded. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you--that I believe with my heart. So if the Lord is on your side, praise Him, a victory is on it's way, just hold on to your faith and continue to encourage each other and be there for one another because nobody needs to feel alone. We are all here for a reason and I'm just grateful we're able to post and reach each other so quickly because there were times where there was no internet and people had to cope else where but thank God that we're able to reach one another and share out experiences. Stay strong and God bless =]

Jeremiah 32:27 Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

 

[RuthD]

Thanks =]
Yea my desire for alcohol is just dead. Honestly, I'm glad. There are some things that take much time to get rid of than others so I'm here to inspire those who are still fighting and doing whatever they can to stay grounded. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you--that I believe with my heart. So if the Lord is on your side, praise Him, a victory is on it's way, just hold on to your faith and continue to encourage each other and be there for one another because nobody needs to feel alone. We are all here for a reason and I'm just grateful we're able to post and reach each other so quickly because there were times where there was no internet and people had to cope else where but thank God that we're able to reach one another and share out experiences. Stay strong and God bless =]

Jeremiah 32:27 Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

You are very inspiring and all is very right. God bless you!