Lesson #6: To drink or not to drink? In 2009, I've learned that NOT to drink is a pretty awesome feeling. My biggest influences to not drink have been my sister Erica and my brother-in-law Felix.
When I moved to Houston and into their house, I saw the way they lived and wanted to be like them. No drinking for them...AND get this...they still had fun! I found that very interesting. While living with them...I drank occasionally, not too much as I did when I lived back home on my own. But eventually, I thought I'd give it a try...no drinking for me. Once I stopped craving it, wanting it, thinking about it...it was a great feeling. And it still is great.
I was kinda bummed when I read in the Bible that one of Jesus' first miracles was that He created wine out of water for a wedding. But I've found alot of awesome verses about drinking. Here is one of them: Proverbs 20:1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.
I love that God has changed the desires of my heart and that I no longer desire alcohol/wine. I love being filled with the Spirit.
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4 years ago
I love you. I think that maybe God put you here, near us, for so many reasons. You are a stronger, better person. Maybe He knew how desperately we would need you. So glad I sent you to COF : )
ReplyDeleteWow, Lanie thanks for sharing. I too struggled with alot of the same feelings you went through. I did finally break, after a tight grip of the devil through alcohol. I was so desperately trying to fill a void with partying, alcohol, and selfish acts. I was saved back when I was 17, however I slid into a destructive life after some trials I tried to deal with alone. Well all in all, I rededicated my life to Jesus Christ on October 21, 2009 and too have found the peace, love, and fulfillment I searched for so many years. I appreciate you sharing your testimony!
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