Sobriety Ain't so Bad

Hello, I'm John and I'm powerless over alcohol. It's been five days since my last drink and I've come to grips with my affliction and have turned it over to God... again. Fasting and praying seems to have worked this last time as far as asking my Higher Power to remove what he has given me.  God told Paul that His grace was sufficient and I know God will forgive me as well. "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me" (2 Corithians 12: 9). However, I live in the world and need to be alcohol free for my family and occupation. Once I framed this "thorn" in this perspective, it has been a little easier for me to stop. I also realize I cannot do it by myself.  I know that if I have just one drink today, I may have two (or more) tomorrow and the cycle is perpetuated. I know that I cannot take that first drink!  "I call on the LORD in my distress, and he answers me". (Psalm 120:) Join me in recovery at My Addicted Mind.Com