Who managed to quit smoking? or is trying to quit?

[warrior12]

17 hours ago, farouk said:

Hi @warrior12 Do let us know if you have anything else to remember about your quitting success.....

After the incident I mentioned before, I was then introduced or exposed to the spiritual realm, where all these smells, and taste coming into my mouth and nostril or senses came into my reality.  I was at that point fearful as to not knowing where all these things were occuring from.  So this kept me in check and as I read the bible with intensity, I realized that all vices and harm to our bodies are to be avoided.

Thus as time went on, still with all these things still happening, I stopped all habits that were not wholesome to the body.  Except one, which I would not mention here. As time went on though and with prayer and determination, it took a while where that stronghold is broken.  Sometimes , the Lord would send trials to get things done, but we may see them as burdens. On reflection later on, we would see them as that

My take is this.  The body is the temple of the Lord, it has to be kept pure and clean and that includes keeping it free of tatoos and all other vices that does not belong there.  It is just my way of seeing things and everyone has to make their choice.

I think the key and point of breaking addictions, is to acknowledge that the Lord hates those things and that the devil wants to keep us in them.  So, therefore persistance in prayer and determination that Jesus is your helper and promise to keep you from those things, would now engage you in spiritual warfare to keep you check. Yes, he can eliminate it all at once , but the trials are teaching moments to build up your faith and courage.   Later on,  you would reflect, and see all this.  Perseverance is the word.