Stop Smoking praise thread!!

[mary]

Let us all celebrate the good news that John0730 has been a smoke-free winner for 22 months!!
That is wonderful John0730 !!!


Let us hear from you smoke-free winners!
And let us hear from you who want us to pray that
you will make the first step after desiring to be
a smoke-free winner with the Awesome, Almighty God
Who will keep you on the victory line!

[mary]

I understand that if you have or trying to quit smoking that
it will have great rewards for your life.

You will have better health.
You will save money!!

Want to join the club?

I did not say it would be easy,but is it worth it?


I want to encourage you all to pray that the Lord will put a strong desire in your heart to give up
this unhealthy lifestyle! Give it to Jesus and trust and rely completely on Him for complete deliverance.
Would you like to volunteer an hour or a day to get healthier?

Let us pray for you, if you do please add your name to this thread.
God will help you if you take the first step of faith which God will give you!!

One more question..

Would you quit smoking if you were offered money to quit...
IF you choose yes, then you will be a instant winner.... think of the cost of smoking!!

[mary]

Let us hear from you all! Shout PRAISE THE LORD!!

Can we add your name too?


Glory to God 6 years
American Spirit 2 years
cat 3 years
petsforpeggy 1 year and 1 month
MrsBri 2 years
Butterflies 5 days
Tarvan 3 year
jadbad2004 1 year
mercyandgrace 4 days
Christina 1 year
bghtnpd4 3 years
bghtnpd4's husband Mark 3 years
princesstiki 8 months
Love4JC 2 years
jacey 9 months
Jacinth 2 years
Vickimac 5 years
LivnForChrist 21 days
like2opr8 3 years
yogi3939 22 years and 6 months
BevDan 28 days
Andy37 6 years
caroljo 1 week and a half
HugsFromJesus 14 and 1/2 years
Cherished 23 months
HearItAndKnowForYourself
Twin Diddy over 2 years
mdeming 16 years
waiting1 12years
john0730 11months
ChristIsKing2008 2 1/2 weeks
graybeard 30 days
nanny 1 day
heart_changed99 1 day
Lynn197235 8 weeks
Lynn197235's husband 8 weeks
davidswife over 3 years
bohdan over 15 years
turtle 3 1/2 months
RaptureReady_7 10 years
Isaiahsword 2 days
meshee 40 days
David 40 days
Titus 2
Titus 2's husband
treasures 2 weeks
No Doubts( since May 8th)
Ismaila
Jesusfool 5 weeks
katiesmom07 26 months
WCoastBeliever 25 months
Mom2ten 1 month (e-cig)
Karen 12 years
frankthomson 3 months
Jonshaff 1 year
Karmen 27 days
RaptureReady_7 10 years
KathyS 2 months
me me 29 days
Damien1983 63 days +
icebear 1 day

[mary]

Lord, we pray for each one of these posters who desires to be or stay a smoke-free winner!
Give them the strength and will to stay strong and never never give up! IF someone does give up
or given in to the temptation may they not feel defeated, but pray harder and lean even harder on You dear Lord Who is our Strength and Deliverer!! In the precious name of Jesus. AMEN

REMINDER: Being tempted is not sin.

1 Corinthians 10:13

Good News Translation (GNT)

13 Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out.

1 Corinthians 10:13

King James Version (KJV)

13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Joyfulnoise
Mopsie
Butterflies
PSK
Twinklr

Glory to God
Mrs. Bri
LAURIEH
LRock
Katiemom07

cat
iminchargeof4111
Love4JC
No2Flesh
Angelita

HooahWifey
christine 21
waiting1
ryn8a and her dad
ForeverHis

Hope In Him
gooderguy
bghtnpd4
jnjrydrs
Blood Covered

john boland
topekaclark
steve53
jenniferguson
JoyfulSister

rnman99
Cherished
BlessedinHim
directorfitzy316
r2ks

ruth
LovinGrace
petsforpeggy
iwillnotstumble
Heartstorm

cbressler1976
George
forgiven_sinner
savedatcamp
savedatcamp's hubby

Not Perfect, But Forgiven
Bering Sea
HoneyBee777
Holding Pattern
Christina

HyperX
faith 77
like2opr8
Kays
peaceseeker

apachemuleshoes
caroljo
EarsToHear
Bookmaker
Michael at SpiritualOutpost

jimbo
linda
jadbad2004
MePlus6
imhobsonschoice

rereJC and her husband
Precious
LittleLadyLovinGod
jbo
Mishkins

graybeard
forgiven_sinner
6stringedsignseeker
SavedByGrace!
SaveTheTurtles

beka
Sara's Fisher's fiance's dad
Windsong
so-blessed
jackson64

Kvat3r
tele0507
Tarvan
llindsey
Meg

princesstiki
mercyandgrace
Jacinth formerly was (ShowUsTheFather)
TheKingsDaughter
LivnForChrist

Lisababy
yogi3939
BevDan
Andy37
davidswife

Jesuschangesall
HeartReadyFleshWeak
Twin Diddy
HearItAndKnowForYourself
mdeming

violette
john0730
ChristIsKing2008
nanny
heart_changed

Lynn197235
Lynn197235's husband
vinkrott
Bohdan
turtle

katypete
Praying
meshee
David
treasures

Titus 2
Titus 2's husband
Mark (bghtnpd4's husband)
No Doubts
Ismaila

twinkle
Mom2ten
Joy,Joy,Joy
Jesusfool
Praying

Boo Boo
IMSAVED
4EverYours
AmazingGrace
Bering Sea

katiesmom07
WCoastBeliever
Karen
pixelpusher
CatChick

garylee12
Kathy
IAmForgiven
me me
Damien1983

[pmarks2]

I quit about five years ago now and have never looked back despite some difficult times. Just went cold turkey one day and that was it - no real cravings for nicotine just a temptation to smoke at times. Just want to encourage people who are wanting to quit - keep at it - God is on your side. You can be free of this - that's how I find it now - freedom. No more getting jumpy in meetings or at friend's houses when I am visiting, no more smell of smoke on my breath, no more trying to find a place to keep out of sight at church and having a quick puff. God delivered my wife from smoking over 25years a go now - just after she got saved and she hasn't had one since. I was a lot slower! My mother quit when she was 83! Just stopped. I found that looking at it from the point of view of being free rather than enslaved to smoking helped and that I wasn't being deprived of anything - stopping was all gain. All underpinned by God's grace of course. Bless you folks who are quitting and please don't get despondent if you give in - I had a number of false starts but came through in the end. There really is life after stopping smoking - it's a far better one than you can imagine.

[mary]

Congratulation pmarks2!!! and to your wife and mother!!

I quit about five years ago now and have never looked back despite some difficult times. Just went cold turkey one day and that was it - no real cravings for nicotine just a temptation to smoke at times. Just want to encourage people who are wanting to quit - keep at it - God is on your side. You can be free of this - that's how I find it now - freedom. No more getting jumpy in meetings or at friend's houses when I am visiting, no more smell of smoke on my breath, no more trying to find a place to keep out of sight at church and having a quick puff. God delivered my wife from smoking over 25years a go now - just after she got saved and she hasn't had one since. I was a lot slower! My mother quit when she was 83! Just stopped. I found that looking at it from the point of view of being free rather than enslaved to smoking helped and that I wasn't being deprived of anything - stopping was all gain. All underpinned by God's grace of course. Bless you folks who are quitting and please don't get despondent if you give in - I had a number of false starts but came through in the end. There really is life after stopping smoking - it's a far better one than you can imagine.

Praise the Lord!
What an uplifting testimony that glorifies the Lord. pmarks2!
I pray, that many posters and lurkers will be blessed by your testimony,

I want to "lift" a couple of sentences from you inspiring "shot-in-arm" encouraging words!


Bless you folks who are quitting and please don't get despondent if you give in - I had a number of false starts but came through in the end. There really is life after stopping smoking - it's a far better one than you can imagine

[mary]

Rejoice with us we have another smoke-free winner!
Let us have a moment of praise to pmarks2who has been
a smoke-free winner for 5 years!! Praise the Lord! To God be the glory!!


Glory to God 6 years
American Spirit 2 years
cat 3 years
petsforpeggy 1 year and 1 month
MrsBri 2 years
Butterflies 5 days
Tarvan 3 year
jadbad2004 1 year
mercyandgrace 4 days
Christina 1 year
bghtnpd4 3 years
bghtnpd4's husband Mark 3 years
princesstiki 8 months
Love4JC 2 years
jacey 9 months
Jacinth 2 years
Vickimac 5 years
LivnForChrist 21 days
like2opr8 3 years
yogi3939 22 years and 6 months
BevDan 28 days
Andy37 6 years
caroljo 1 week and a half
HugsFromJesus 14 and 1/2 years
Cherished 23 months
HearItAndKnowForYourself
Twin Diddy over 2 years
mdeming 16 years
waiting1 12years
john0730 11months
ChristIsKing2008 2 1/2 weeks
graybeard 30 days
nanny 1 day
heart_changed99 1 day
Lynn197235 8 weeks
Lynn197235's husband 8 weeks
davidswife over 3 years
bohdan over 15 years
turtle 3 1/2 months
RaptureReady_7 10 years
Isaiahsword 2 days
meshee 40 days
David 40 days
Titus 2
Titus 2's husband
treasures 2 weeks
No Doubts( since May 8th)
Ismaila
Jesusfool 5 weeks
katiesmom07 26 months
WCoastBeliever 25 months
Mom2ten 1 month (e-cig)
Karen 12 years
frankthomson 3 months
Jonshaff 1 year
Karmen 27 days
RaptureReady_7 10 years
KathyS 2 months
me me 29 days
Damien1983 63 days +
icebear 1 day
pmarks2 5 years

[mary]

Would you like to join them today?


This is my prayer for you!
Lord, lead someone to be encouraged to google "The Great American Smoke-out"!
May this be their first day being a smoke-free winner with Your Help and Strength.
In Your name Jesus. AMEN


Remember this is too big for you to do alone!
I can do all things through Christ Who is my Strength and Helper!

[John0730]

Anniversary was November 21. Praise God!!!

For those of you still trying, keep trying. It's a hard habit to break, but we know nothing is impossible with the Lord.

God bless!!!

[HugsFromJesus]

I would update my stats on the long list but I don't know how. If someone does, will they help me out? Everyday counts plus it encourages people. I am sure that list needs alot of updating.

This Saturday, Dec. 1st, I will be smoke free for 16 years!! I stopped in 1996, 3 months later, at the end of Feb. 1997, I turned 50.

I started smoking when I was 18. I will be 66 this coming Feb. Nobody in my family has ever smoked, just me. Then I married a smoker and both of my kids ended up as smokers. My son has stopped though a few months ago. He became a daddy almost 4 years ago and it gave him more of a reason to stop, he has tried numerous times, I am praying this is the time that works. They say that people quit and start up again on an average of 7 times (some more, some less) before quitting finally becomes successful, so never give up!!! I was very blessed, it only took 2 times.

I stopped smoking in 1987 at the age of 40 for 2 years. I had a crisis and went back to smoking for 6 years. Then I tried quitting again 16 years ago with the patch, the ones that gradually reduce the nicotine, and I do have to say that they worked like a charm. I was a mess the first time going cold turkey. Also when I stopped smoking the second time, I had recently moved that year. My place was newly painted so I always smoked outside (I was already planning to someday quit) so I didn't have the memory of watching TV and lighting up etc.

I recommend the patches alot. Please try them if you are having trouble quitting. They are expensive but there are always coupons around, especially in November (for smoke out day) but when you compare the price of cigs for life with patches for 6 weeks, it is very cheap. You can email or call the manufacturer too for discounts, I am sure. I do that with all products that I use alot. I email them and ask them to mail me coupons as I don't have a printer.

I am praying for all of you that are struggling right now and for the others that have so far conquered the battle. I know I won't go back, I never never never even have the urge plus I can't stand the smell of smoke. Plus, I would never be able to afford it. I think a pack of cigarettes is about $5.00, isn't it?

[mary]

I made Big mistake!

[mary]

Congratulation to two smoke-free winners!!!


John0730 2 years smoke-free winner!!


HugsFromJesus 15years and 11 months smoke-free winner!!



Let it be known, I have been greatly blessed as I read both of your post!

Praise the Lord for His faithfulness to His children!!



You may not get a lot of applause down here, but I am sure that the angels in Heaven are rejoicing with you and me for your victory over the habit of nicotine!!

[mary]

LET US REJOICE AND BE GLAD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY!!

We want to rejoice with two updates:


John0730 is a 2 yr. smoke-free winner!

HugsFromJesus is a 15 years and 11 months smoke-free winner! Dec. 1st she will be a smoke-free winner for 16 years!!!


Glory to God 6 years
American Spirit 2 years
cat 3 years
petsforpeggy 1 year and 1 month
MrsBri 2 years
Butterflies 5 days
Tarvan 3 year
jadbad2004 1 year
mercyandgrace 4 days
Christina 1 year
bghtnpd4 3 years
bghtnpd4's husband Mark 3 years
princesstiki 8 months
Love4JC 2 years
jacey 9 months
Jacinth 2 years
Vickimac 5 years
LivnForChrist 21 days
like2opr8 3 years
yogi3939 22 years and 6 months
BevDan 28 days
Andy37 6 years
caroljo 1 week and a half
HugsFromJesus 15years and 11 months
Cherished 23 months
HearItAndKnowForYourself
Twin Diddy over 2 years
mdeming 16 years
waiting1 12years
john0730 2 years
ChristIsKing2008 2 1/2 weeks
graybeard 30 days
nanny 1 day
heart_changed99 1 day
Lynn197235 8 weeks
Lynn197235's husband 8 weeks
davidswife over 3 years
bohdan over 15 years
turtle 3 1/2 months
RaptureReady_7 10 years
Isaiahsword 2 days
meshee 40 days
David 40 days
Titus 2
Titus 2's husband
treasures 2 weeks
No Doubts( since May 8th)
Ismaila
Jesusfool 5 weeks
katiesmom07 26 months
WCoastBeliever 25 months
Mom2ten 1 month (e-cig)
Karen 12 years
frankthomson 3 months
Jonshaff 1 year
Karmen 27 days
RaptureReady_7 10 years
KathyS 2 months
me me 29 days
Damien1983 63 days +
icebear 1 day
pmarks2 5 years

[mary]

What inspiring and encouraging posts!!!

John0730we are so impressed how you have been able to be celebrating your 2 year smoke-free winner with all the stress that you have gone through and now you are in need a job!
I would encourage each one of you to say a daily prayer for him to get a good full-time job soon!!


I am not really good at giving instructions, HugsFromJesus but I will try!
I sure hope others will read your post and be encouraged not to give up!

OK to answer your question,

What I do is copy and paste the last list of smoke-free winners and then
and then add it to a new reply... with the new updates.
I agree that we are due a major update on our list.
I would invite each one of you on the list to notify us or I would really like
for each one of you to update your own new updates. That would thrill
me a lot!!

I love group participation, this is YOUR thread!!

[John0730]

Thanks so much Mary for your kind words and request for prayers for me.

I am very thankful that the smoking habit is not in my life now. But I must admit that the no-work/financial pressure continues. So much I pray that God's will be done with my work search/financial pressures and perhaps the Lord will bestow a financial blessing on me soon so that I can continue without the stresses that could be ahead of me very soon.

Thanks everyone for your prayers.

[mary]

Thanks so much Mary for your kind words and request for prayers for me.

I am very thankful that the smoking habit is not in my life now. But I must admit that the no-work/financial pressure continues. So much I pray that God's will be done with my work search/financial pressures and perhaps the Lord will bestow a financial blessing on me soon so that I can continue without the stresses that could be ahead of me very soon.

Thanks everyone for your prayers.

Praying with others that you will get a good job soon!
God is able, never give up on Him because He has and will
never give up on you!

May I encourage others to pray that John0730 will get a job soon!
I want to encourage us all to take time and pray for the names on
the prayer list.

[mary]

Would you like your name on this prayer list?
Feel free to add it on yourself or ask for someone to
enter it for you!


Joyfulnoise
Mopsie
Butterflies
PSK
Twinklr

Glory to God
Mrs. Bri
LAURIEH
LRock
Katiemom07

cat
iminchargeof4111
Love4JC
No2Flesh
Angelita

HooahWifey
christine 21
waiting1
ryn8a and her dad
ForeverHis

Hope In Him
gooderguy
bghtnpd4
jnjrydrs
Blood Covered

john boland
topekaclark
steve53
jenniferguson
JoyfulSister

rnman99
Cherished
BlessedinHim
directorfitzy316
r2ks


peaceseruth
LovinGrace
petsforpeggy
iwillnotstumble
Heartstorm

cbressler1976
George
forgiven_sinner
savedatcamp
savedatcamp's hubby

Not Perfect, But Forgiven
Bering Sea
HoneyBee777
Holding Pattern
Christina

HyperX
faith 77
like2opr8
Kayseker

apachemuleshoes
caroljo
EarsToHear
Bookmaker
Michael at SpiritualOutpost

jimbo
linda
jadbad2004
MePlus6
imhobsonschoice

rereJC and her husband
Precious
LittleLadyLovinGod
jbo
Mishkins

graybeard
forgiven_sinner
6stringedsignseeker
SavedByGrace!
SaveTheTurtles

beka
Sara's Fisher's fiance's dad
Windsong
so-blessed
jackson64

Kvat3r
tele0507
Tarvan
llindsey
Meg

princesstiki
mercyandgrace
Jacinth formerly was (ShowUsTheFather)
TheKingsDaughter
LivnForChrist

Lisababy
yogi3939
BevDan
Andy37
davidswife

Jesuschangesall
HeartReadyFleshWeak
Twin Diddy
HearItAndKnowForYourself
mdeming

violette
john0730
ChristIsKing2008
nanny
heart_changed

Lynn197235
Lynn197235's husband
vinkrott
Bohdan
turtle

katypete
Praying
meshee
David
treasures

Titus 2
Titus 2's husband
Mark (bghtnpd4's husband)
No Doubts
Ismaila

twinkle
Mom2ten
Joy,Joy,Joy
Jesusfool
Praying

Boo Boo
IMSAVED
4EverYours
AmazingGrace
Bering Sea

katiesmom07
WCoastBeliever
Karen
pixelpusher
CatChick

garylee12
Kathy
IAmForgiven
me me
Damien1983
icebear
pmarks2

[mary]

step to improve and continue this incredible thread that was started by someone other than myself is now!!

I will be praying that someone who can and wants to continue this fine thread will step up to the challenge and I will praying for you. You will be greatly blessed for doing so!!

It was a fun journey and wish each of you on the prayer list will be the future smoke-free winners!!