Jeff sorry to hear you’re sick.
I’m 63. Been smoking since I was around 13 or 14, so roughly FIFTY years.
I’ve quit more times than I can remember, sometimes for a few weeks, sometimes a couple days.
In the past, I always used nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine vapes, or nicotine lozenges.
And I could never understand WHY I couldn’t kick the NICOTINE ADDICTION, lol!
So this time I did something totally different. I had a conversation with The Almighty. As a Christian, I already know that I’m to treat my body as a temple. I told Him that I’ve been unable to kick this addiction on my own, and simply asked Him to help me... to either ease the cravings and calm my nerves, or just take away the desire all together. I SIMPLY ASKED FOR HIS HELP IN DOING SOMETHING HE WOULD HAVE ME DO ANYWAY.
Jeff, I was amazed that for the first time, the hard cravings were GONE. Yes, I’ve thought about cigarettes a few times, but I quickly went back to a short prayer and appreciation for Him helping me this far.
It’s only been two weeks, but the difference THIS time is that it’s been two weeks with ZERO NICOTINE, and that’s made all the difference.
I know I’ve got this - this time. Or I should say, He’s got this. I’m finally done. If I can do it after FIFTY years through prayer, you can too.
All the best!
Andy
