For so long I have been so convicted about smoking. I will say that I do not smoke because I quit today! Praise the Lord!
Now one must understand, that formally, I have said that I quit many times. Usually that didn't last long. So why is today any different? Because I prayed so constantly that I would be set free from the captivity of smoking. That God would lay before me in such a clear way, an understanding of all the greatest gifts that are in store for me. I received confirmation four times this past week that if I will just listen to his word and speak into my life all that is good, it will be given to me! Hallelujah, how amazing is that? very! I am so excited that for the first time in over thirteen years I can say that I, am a non smoker. I feel an amazing sense of capability that I did not feel a week ago and I hope that you all will pray for my strength and my ability to continue to overcome! I know that I am blessed and I know that you are too!
Bravo beloved. Keep on & Fight the good fight of faith.
A friend shared with me the following words - hope they inspire you, too.:applause::applause::applause:
�A Letter From GOD�
My Dear Child:purpleangel:,
My Child, I love you! I shed my own blood for you to make you clean. You are mine now; so believe it is true. You are lovely in my eyes and I created you to be just as you are. Do not criticize yourself or get down for not being perfect in your own eyes. This leads only to frustration. I want you to trust me, one step, one day at a time. Dwell in my power and love. And be free�be yourself! Don�t allow other people to run you. I will guide you, if you let me. Be aware of my presence in everything. I give you patience, love, joy, peace. Look to me for answers. I am your shepherd and will lead you. Follow only me! Do not ever forget this. Listen and I will tell you my will.
I love you, my child, I love you. Let it flow from you�spill over to all you touch. Be not concerned with yourself�you are my responsibility. I will change you without you hardly knowing it. You are to love yourself and others simply because I love you! Take your eyes off yourself! Look to me! I lead, I change, I make, but not when you are trying. I won�t fight your efforts. You are mine. Let Me have the joy of making you like Christ! Let Me love you! Let Me give you joy, peace and kindness. No one else can!
Do you see, my Child? You are not your own. You have been bought with blood and now you belong to me����. look to Me and Me only! Never to yourself and never to others. I love you. Do not struggle, but relax in my love. I know what is best and will do it in you. How I want freedom to love you freely! Stop trying to be and let Me make you what I want. My will is perfect! My love is sufficient. I will supply all your needs. Look to me, my Child. I Love You, Your Heavenly Father:hearts:
