~8 Days!!~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
Valdosta, Georgia
January 9, 2018 7:26am CST
Good morning everyone. I hope you are doing well and I hope you had a good night's sleep. =)
It is a new day and I am so grateful I woke up this morning, thanks to the Lord!
Today, it's 8 days that I am smoke free!! God is so amazing to help me on this journey. I still cannot believe I'm not a smoker anymore. Something you do for 15 years is a big deal when you don't do it anymore!
My kids have now seen their father quit dipping through the Lord (1 month ago) and they have seen their mom quit smoking through the Lord. They have truly seen you can do ALL things through Christ who gives us strength!! Amazing! We are a testimony for God-even in our own home. =)
This journey has had its ups and downs but keeping busy and staying focused on God has definitely been the 2 key factors here.
Now, I no longer have the tough cravings, I don't think much about smoking anymore, and I don't use it as an excuse/crutch any longer.
For a few days I kept saying I picked a bad week to quit since I was getting hit by satan from every angle. Then I realized it is an even STRONGER testimony for God that I still quit-even after getting hit so hard with life. Awesome!!
I am grateful for this journey because it has strengthened my faith even more than ever.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Jan 18
Stay busy developing that discipline and determination.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
@JohnRoberts All through Him-that's the only way I could have overcome my addiction. =)
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@CinnamonGrl (7086)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
9 Jan 18
I hope you are giving yourself some credit, too. It takes strength to overcome an addiction of any kind. Good for you! And congratulations to your husband, too. (I was surprised balloons didn't come out of the congratulations, too used to Facebook!)
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
@Cinnamongrl All good comes from the Lord so I only give Him credit.
Thank you of course for your kind words. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
@Juliaacv Thank you, I agree! Them seeing this transformation of their parents is amazing.
I am still praying for your husband-it will happen in God's timing if he's growing in the Lord. =)
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jan 18
What a beautiful scripture to share, thank you! And that fruit is the attributes, of the Lord Jesus Christ
And all things work together for good, for those who love the Lord, for those who are the called according to his purpose. When your light shines brightly at home, the entire world can observe the power of the Lord, within you! Good job, sweet lady
And all things work together for good, for those who love the Lord, for those who are the called according to his purpose. When your light shines brightly at home, the entire world can observe the power of the Lord, within you! Good job, sweet lady2 people like this
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
@kobesbuddy Thank you, I love it as well. =) God is so amazing and I am hoping others will see that through our lives.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
9 Jan 18
@LovingMyBabies And when your light shines around that community, other's will see Jesus Christ through you and your family! Congratulations
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@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Jan 18
That is great you both quit your habits.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Jan 18
@jstory07 Thank you. I was only smoking 3 a day so it wasn't costing a whole lot. God wanted me to quit so I did.
@Tampa_girl7 (54720)
• United States
10 Jan 18
This is wonderful to hear and think of the money you will save
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Jan 18
@Tampa_girl7 It's not about the money actually. God told me to stop so I did. =) He got me through the hard days of this journey.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
9 Jan 18
I'm so proud of you! Yes, you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
@1creekgirl Thank you! It was and is all God. =)
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
9 Jan 18
You never realize how much free time you have when you get rid of something so unhealthy. Keep it up! It is all because of you and your choices, God just gave you the life to be able to make decisions
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@Shivram59 (50288)
• India
12 Jan 18
@LovingMyBabies I would like to congratulate you for getting rid of your addiction.Congratulations once again.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
12 Jan 18
@Shivram59 Thank you so much! God is amazing for taking my addiction away. =)
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@Shivram59 (50288)
• India
14 Jan 18
@LovingMyBabies You are most welcome.Your triumph over addiction must have enhanced your will power too.
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@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
10 Jan 18
I didn't know you smoke. It's not a healthy habit. It's the tool of satan to poison our body. Congratulations
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Feb 18
@averygirl72 My habits are only my business and God's. That was my only bad one and I'm so grateful God took it away from me.
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@xstitcher (39055)
• Petaluma, California
10 Jan 18
He is certainly good. I know He's been helping me a lot through recent difficulties.
I know He's been helping me a lot through recent difficulties.1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
10 Jan 18
It is a fight that never ends that is for sure. I am so proud of what you and the Lord have done together.
@LeaPea2417 (40052)
• Toccoa, Georgia
9 Jan 18
That is very good that you aren't smoking and I am sure it is saving you money. Smoking can be expensive.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
9 Jan 18
@Leapea2417 I guess a little but towards the end I was only smoking 3 cigs per day.
It's never been about money or my health honestly. It's about God's will for my life. =)
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
10 Jan 18
@LovingMyBabieshj How wonderful for you. My 2 daughters that quit around the same time as you did, are still doing good also. It makes me very happy, now I only have one to go.
