40 Day Fast Day 383

Isaiah 58:6  Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen; to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke.

On February 20, 2006 "I" decided that "I" was going to do a 40 day fast from drinking alcohol, "I" believed that after 40 days of abstinence, that "I" would resume perhaps in moderation, to consume an occasional cocktail!  Not!! If you have followed this blog for anytime, you know that my plans and God`s plans where a little out of sync.   I am blessed to say that the LORD, my God was victorious, and that the vine of sobriety has now taken root through-out my dysfunctional addictive  family.  My brother, his wife and two nieces now walk the path of sobriety, freed from bondage!   Thank you God, thank you, God!!!!

Exodus 6:6-7  Therefore, say to the Israelites; "I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians, I will free you from being slaves to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment.  I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God.  Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke.........

I took action and God directed my steps, He used tragic events for His glory; I adhered to the commitment of sobriety.  Did I attend a 12 step program, yes but only 2 meetings.  At the first meeting, I boldly declared that I was there to support a friend, not God`s plan!  At the second meeting, I learned that I had options, and that the truth would set me free!  As of yesterday, six year of sobriety and I`m loving the life.  2 Corinthians 5:17  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone and the new has come. 

Sobriety for many does not come without years and years of meeting; however, after many unsuccessful attempts at sobriety, finally I am truly blessed and sober by the grace of God.  Even though, I did not attend meetings, I did have a sponsor, that I spoke with on a daily basis for nearly one year.  With my sponsor`s guidance and God as my accountability partner, how could I fail?  Now I call my sponsor, on a yearly basis, I love to share the victory and hear the excitement in Jerry`s voice.  Thank you, God for Jerry Kline!

JOSHUA 1:9 Have I not commanded you?  Be strong and courage.  Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.  I have truly received God`s unmerited favor, his grace and mercy! And I like it, I like it, I like it; how did I survive without it?

Today, begins the first day of the Lenten Season, once again I will fast.  This time, I am doing a modified Daniel Fast, no breads, no sweets, limited meat and a gradual step down to no caffeine!  I am praying that the cleansing of junk from my system will open greater doors, to experience the majesty of JESUS and His love for me!  Where will he lead me, what will he show, what will he have me do, not sure but I trust and have faith that he knows what`s best for me!

Philippians 1-29  For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him.

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, thank you for loving me, Linda Squier so much, that you died on the cross for me!  "I`ll never know how much it cost to see my name upon that cross!" AMEN........