Bonnie began smoking when she was eight years old. After three plus decades it had become a ritual in her life. She would wake up every morning, put on the coffee pot, and light the first day’s cigarette. She would inhale an entire pack of “smokes” by the time the day was over. This was her life – and it was killing her.
We’ve all seen these people or have perhaps been one ourselves. They huddle around the smoke shack having a cigarette during break. Sometimes it’s quite cold and no one seems to be enjoying themselves except for the satisfaction of getting the nicotine into the bloodstream. They crave it – it consumes them. Their mind is focused on one thing – getting outside to smoke.
It’s an addiction like many others. Like a claw on the mind the person has lost control of that particular aspect of life. The addiction is now in control – the cigarette is taking the person out; not caring about the weather or the time of day. And the person is obedient, reluctant in many cases, but obedient nonetheless.
Bonnie tried many times to quit – unsuccessfully. Even after becoming a believer in Jesus Christ she still could not quit in spite of the guilt and shame she felt over what she now determined was a sin in her life. For many years she was kept from fulfilling her God-ordained destiny because of self-loathing and an inability to break free from the chains of addiction.
The Bible commends Bible teaching. Paul reminded Timothy of its importance and charged him to be diligent with it. The Bible is a map of sorts – an instruction manual for Christians – Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth… B.I.B.L.E.! Bonnie knew this and she knew there had to be an answer in the Bible for her problem. A friend suggested she read a book written by the PPSIMMONS Ministry called “Fast Track to Freedom”. And so her journey began. She discovered a tool – a valuable transcendental resource given by almighty God for deliverance and freedom.
Two weeks later Bonnie was a non-smoker. She walked away and has never looked back. She implemented the tool that not only allows the user to quit smoking but also any other addiction which is common to humanity; addictions like pornography, drugs, or whatever else you can think of.
So get your copy of Fast Track to Freedom offered by the PPSIMMONS Ministry. Get it for yourself or for a loved one. You’ll be glad you did.
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ReplyDeleteCongrats Bonnie! In February of 2012 I will 2 years smoke free, if God wills that I live to that day. ... After 20 + attempts to quit, and 19 years of tying, I didn't even have the "want" to smoke anymore after 3 days of no smoking. Basically, I deep cleaned my house and car. I also got rid of the nasty ashtrays. PRAYER was a huge factor! The next most important was CHANGING routines totally! I don't miss it, and I do not desire to smoke. Alcohol is no longer a vise either !
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