Victory in Jesus

[Healed_IHS]

Just a quick note...

I realized how blessed I have been this year. I am approaching 6 months clean, and God has worked miracles in my life. Tonight, I spoke with one of my roommates, and it's such as shock to have someone actually care what my opinion is. God has really taken the darkest moments of my life and transformed them into something positive that can help someone elses life. Before, I had a job which required a lot of excuse making. Part of the reason, I relapsed. Not an excuse, mind you but a explanation. With all of the deception required I couldn't look at myself as a Christian man. It was a quick fall from there. Things aren't great right now. But they are a lot better. I currently have a really inconsequential position working for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, but it's such a good cause, it makes me feel good about myself. It's like a quote from the Book "Summer of My German Soldier", "there is more nobility in building a chicken coop then destroying a cathedral", i guess. Next month I am going to Holden Village, HoldenVillage.com, to wash dishes for Jesus. It's beautiful up there, and I am looking forward to it.

Thank you Jesus for your work in my life. I hope if someone is thinking about relapsing, they can read this and get some encouragement.

There has been challenges, and I still struggle with Alcohol and other issues, but God saw me through it, aa I am sure he will for you.

 

[UnitynLove]

for that beautiful post!

 

[leftoverture]

Praise God for the victory He has provided for you. Stay involved in church, ministry, AA, or whatever is working for you. Build a support network to help you through tough times. God uses people in our lives if we surround ourselves with strong Christian friends. I have been sober 16 years now, trust me, if God can do that for me He can help you too!!!

 

[Healed_IHS]

I agree... staying active in God is so important, so I will notice when he is active in me. 16 years still sounds like a real long way off though.

 

[leftoverture]

16 years still sounds like a real long way off though.

Just worry about staying clean today.

 

[Healed_IHS]

Quick update.. giving praise to God! Tomorrow will mark 6 months, and I just keep getting closer to His will for my life. There's struggles at time-- but God is good!

 

[LoG]

Congratulations on your 6 months ProdigalSeeker.

 

[saraharms1]

It is so great how long you've been clean. If I hadn't relapsed myself I would be celebrating 6 months soon too. Ehh.. well I'll just work harder this time!

Good luck to you and God Bless!


Sarah

 

[Healed_IHS]

Sarah, I just got to the point where I had to stop poisoning myself. The shakes, panic attacks, heightened liver enzymes. It became apparent that drinking will only bring death to me (it should have been apparent before this-- long before). In short God just said to me "Hey!!! Cut it out!!!! Stop ruining my gift to you!" He had to come across this way or I never would have listened.

May God give us both strength to meet the adversary.

 

[footprints1973]

Congrats on your 6 months! It will only get better and better!

Ask God for help, one day at a time...

 

[Healed_IHS]

LOL--- they changed my post to "Hey!!! Cut it out!!!!" Yeah, God said for me to cut it out several times... but I never listened. It was when I had heightened liver enzymes, was losing my job, facing homelessness (AGAIN) and had the shakes for a couple of days that I listened. Wish I did pay attention when he said cut it out.

 

[Divinah]

Just a quick note...

I realized how blessed I have been this year. I am approaching 6 months clean, and God has worked miracles in my life. Tonight, I spoke with one of my roommates, and it's such as shock to have someone actually care what my opinion is. God has really taken the darkest moments of my life and transformed them into something positive that can help someone elses life. Before, I had a job which required a lot of excuse making. Part of the reason, I relapsed. Not an excuse, mind you but a explanation. With all of the deception required I couldn't look at myself as a Christian man. It was a quick fall from there. Things aren't great right now. But they are a lot better. I currently have a really inconsequential position working for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, but it's such a good cause, it makes me feel good about myself. It's like a quote from the Book "Summer of My German Soldier", "there is more nobility in building a chicken coop then destroying a cathedral", i guess. Next month I am going to Holden Village, HoldenVillage.com, to wash dishes for Jesus. It's beautiful up there, and I am looking forward to it.

Thank you Jesus for your work in my life. I hope if someone is thinking about relapsing, they can read this and get some encouragement.

There has been challenges, and I still struggle with Alcohol and other issues, but God saw me through it, aa I am sure he will for you.

Dear Lord, I praise you for this persons VICTORY IN YOU I pray that you will continue to work in his life that he would bring Glory to your name. That he would continue to enjoy the fruits of your healing and deliverance...such as the favor and respect he is enjoying of the people around him. I pray that whatever adversity may still exist in his life...you would put in him...a heart to persevere in you...that he would maintain his VICTORY over alcohol and so much more. Glory to your Name Lord! Amen.