I'm quitting again

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Tomorrow I wake up a nonsmoker. This is something like my sixth attempt in the last year, so part of me is thinking it can't be done. Part of me is thinking others have done it, so why not me? And part of me is thinking, God help me!

Please pray that last thought wins. God's my strength, even if I'm scared.

Also pray I don't take it out on others and can think well enough tomorrow that I'm not dangerous driving.
 
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Amen Depleted. You have my prayers. Be strong!

Don't think of it as quitting. Just limit yourself to smoking whatever God would smoke :)
 
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You CAN DO IT!! First thing you go by some Dum Dum suckers or some hard candy and when you get antsy pop one in your mouth!!!! I know it's hard prayers for you
 
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SariRedd said:
You CAN DO IT!! First thing you go by some Dum Dum suckers or some hard candy and when you get antsy pop one in your mouth!!!! I know it's hard prayers for you
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Diabetic, but have nicotine lozenges and patches. God helps me quit the habit, then quitting the patches and lozenges is slow and easy.
 
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Tomorrow I wake up a nonsmoker. This is something like my sixth attempt in the last year, so part of me is thinking it can't be done. Part of me is thinking others have done it, so why not me? And part of me is thinking, God help me!

Please pray that last thought wins. God's my strength, even if I'm scared.

Also pray I don't take it out on others and can think well enough tomorrow that I'm not dangerous driving.
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(smile)... Sweet Lynn... With everything that's you've been through this should be a walk in the park for you... Your one of the strongest women I know in ways I don't think even you have realized yet....Lord, I pray after Lynn wakes up tomorrow that by evening there are no more bodies to find... (lol).... Show her the strength she doesn't realize she has but that we all see..... Amen.....
Love ya Lynn
 
Tinkerbell725

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I have a feeling you will succeed this time. The spiritual armor looks good on you. Defense is the best offense. God is with you all the way, if you feel you are failing find strength in Him. God bless.
 
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Praying for you Lynn.

Ps all be extra nice to Lynn :D
 
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Depleted said:
Tomorrow I wake up a nonsmoker. This is something like my sixth attempt in the last year, so part of me is thinking it can't be done. Part of me is thinking others have done it, so why not me? And part of me is thinking, God help me!

Please pray that last thought wins. God's my strength, even if I'm scared.

Also pray I don't take it out on others and can think well enough tomorrow that I'm not dangerous driving.
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You will be in my thoughts and prayers, but try this one, might sound a bit corny but; when the craving comes or you reach for the packet, praise Him for His victory over your life. Do it out loud so you can hear it and anyone stood close to you could. Something like "Jesus thank you that you won the war that rages within me", You will have prayer backing from me and others as well, go for it Lynn, God bless.
 
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Tomorrow I wake up a nonsmoker. This is something like my sixth attempt in the last year, so part of me is thinking it can't be done. Part of me is thinking others have done it, so why not me? And part of me is thinking, God help me!

Please pray that last thought wins. God's my strength, even if I'm scared.

Also pray I don't take it out on others and can think well enough tomorrow that I'm not dangerous driving.
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Good luck and God bless Lynn. I'm praying the Lord will strengthen you.
 
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Lord we pray please bless Depleted, in Jesus name, Amen!
 
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Anything is possible with God, you are stronger than you give yourself credit Lynn, I ask father to show Lynn she is capable, and yes help her. AMEN
 
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PHIL. 4:13. - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

(((hugs & prayers))) go for the gold little one.....
 
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oldethennew said:
PHIL. 4:13. - I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

(((hugs & prayers))) go for the gold little one.....
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Ha! That's the verse stuck in my mind. Only problem was I forgot where it was in the Bible, so thank you.

And, as I hoped. These lozenges aren't mm-mm good, so once I'm done the habit, giving up on these suckers will be easy.
 
Joidevivre

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Actually what helped me the most was drinking grapefruit juice. Sure killed that desire for a smoke.
But here are some flowers for you to smell.

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You can do all things in Christ. God bless.
 
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My daddy did it with the help of gum (sugar free, if you like) and patches. And that was BEFORE he was a Christian, so...:) With God on your side, and leaning on Him every step of the way you'll rock this!
 
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Actually what helped me the most was drinking grapefruit juice. Sure killed that desire for a smoke.
But here are some flowers for you to smell.

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I hate grapefruit juice, so I'd want a cig to get a better taste in my mouth. lol

But I'm getting through a big test right now. Just got a call (from an idiot) that brought me to wrath, and when it was done, guess what I wanted. BUT I've popped in another lozenge instead. (And now I have laundry to do and have to leave, so lots more excuses to NOT.)
 
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Tomorrow I wake up a nonsmoker. This is something like my sixth attempt in the last year, so part of me is thinking it can't be done. Part of me is thinking others have done it, so why not me? And part of me is thinking, God help me!

Please pray that last thought wins. God's my strength, even if I'm scared.

Also pray I don't take it out on others and can think well enough tomorrow that I'm not dangerous driving.
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I have been there and know what you are going through. It will be a little difficult for six weeks and then you’ll be free of something that is destroying your lungs.
 
Blain

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Depleted I say this and saw it was a post of yours and i freaked out thinking you were going to quit cc I was noooooooooo......
But alas you were speaking of smoking lol.
There is no need to fret if you have had trouble quitting God has this interesting way of using such situations to make us stronger.
I have been unable to quit my severe caffeine addiction I begged God to free me from these chains I had others pray for me but in the end I was simply unable and others have been able to quit but I couldn't and I considered myself weak I thought I must not have the strength to do it.

But I decided to trust God I knew I had not the strength to overcome this addiction so i left it in his hands and continued to move forward.
Since doing this I have not quit and still am addicted to caffeine but on a much lower level, I don't need near as much of it as I used to and can even go hours without it now even if I am very tired.
 
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God quietly whispers, "You have the grace to handle this time only. Come back when you need more grace for the next time."

I'm also of the mindset that says, "If I quit now, all that happens is I have to go this far again, because I will keep trying." I'm anti causing myself more effort than is required, so... guess what. Over a day now. I am an exsmoker.

-- It stopped mattering what time it was because I don't need to go for a smoke.
-- There are flowers in this room and I an smell them from three feet away now.
-- My hands smell like soap!

Whoa! This not-smoking thing is cool. Why didn't anyone tell me this stuff?
 
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