17 Months
For those of you who have been around since the beginnings of my humble blog, you may remember that back in September of 2011 I had made the decision to quit smoking. I am pleased to announce that today marks my 17th month of being smoke-free!
When I tell others how long it has been since I quit smoking I get asked two questions. The first is always how did you do it and that is always followed by was it tough the first couple of days. To both of those questions I answer with prayer and putting it in the hands of God.
Prior to this quit I tried many times to quit and I failed...miserably. I didn't know why. I always assumed that I wasn't ready to quit or that I needed to do it in my own time. After looking back on these past 17 months I have seen (actually since day one of this quit) that that was the problem, I was relying on myself to quit. Once I took it to God in prayer and completely submitted myself Him, the quit was nothing but smooth sailing as opposed to troubled waters.
So here it is 17 months later and still smoke-free and feeling great! To say that I am blessed would be an understatement. Throughout this journey God has made it clear to me just how great He truly is and has never once broke his promise to me. God has not left my side throughout this journey and has walked every step of the way with me through His son Jesus Christ.
When I tell others how long it has been since I quit smoking I get asked two questions. The first is always how did you do it and that is always followed by was it tough the first couple of days. To both of those questions I answer with prayer and putting it in the hands of God.
Prior to this quit I tried many times to quit and I failed...miserably. I didn't know why. I always assumed that I wasn't ready to quit or that I needed to do it in my own time. After looking back on these past 17 months I have seen (actually since day one of this quit) that that was the problem, I was relying on myself to quit. Once I took it to God in prayer and completely submitted myself Him, the quit was nothing but smooth sailing as opposed to troubled waters.
So here it is 17 months later and still smoke-free and feeling great! To say that I am blessed would be an understatement. Throughout this journey God has made it clear to me just how great He truly is and has never once broke his promise to me. God has not left my side throughout this journey and has walked every step of the way with me through His son Jesus Christ.
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