Farewell Addiction

Ten years tonight November 18, 1998 I gave up smoking, after 41 years of being chained to the habit. During this period addiction ruled me, it told me when to go to bed, when to wake up. Many a night, I woke up and had to have a smoke, or walk to the store to get a pack, during a snow storm. Addiction didn't care how cold or sick I was, when he wanted me to buy a pack, I would, listen and go buy one, even if I was low on cash, I still went, no matter what. Addiction was my leader, my Commander in Chief, I gave in to his bidding, no matter what. One night I said to God, after reading Romasn 12: 1-2, I will stop smoking in, three weeks, God spoke to my heart and said no, this night when this pack is gone, you will stop for ever, never to smoke again. So on November 18, 1998 I had my last smoke and have not had one since. Believe me, if I can give it up any one can stop smoking, just ask God to help, you pray and have faith you will do it, the task will be hard, but it can be done. wrote 11-18-08 I tried to stop smoking over a hundred times then one night this strange feeling came over me after I had read Romans 12:1-2 God did speak to my heart, to tell me not to wait but do it now. something told me that this time I would not fail. so it is, put your faith in God and believe and it will happen.