So, I am on day number 5 of not smoking. The first three days were the worst. Those around me those first three days would most likely agree! I don't really miss it. In fact, I hated it. I didn't like the smell, the taste, the time and money it wasted.
I have quit I don't know how many times before, but feel pretty optimistic about it this time around. You know, God works in very mysterious ways. My bible study for this week touched on some of the excuses I use to condone my sins. Well, smoking is one of them. I had a lot of excuses!
1. I can't do it alone!
2. It's too hard!
3. I'm stressed!
4. It's tornado season again! lol ...the list goes on!
Well, my ever faithful Father gave me some verses regarding my excuses.
1 Corinthians 10:13
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
So numbers 3 & 4 just went bye-bye.
Isaiah 41:10
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
There goes excuse number 1!
Philippians 4:13
"I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."
There went number 2!
So, I figured the only thing left to do is quit. Trust, believe and now...obey! I know that this time will be different because I am not doing this alone. God is right beside me. Thank you!
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