God, I want a CLOSER walk with You. Amen.
I think I said it back in 2010 or so, and to see how God has changed me from a sad, anxious, bitter, unforgiving, fretful, overweight, starving for love, crazy lady into a happy, loving, forgiving, peaceful and fearless warrior, has been nothing short of a complete miracle. I still have some ways to go, but I’m not the Nikki who woke up so depressed that all I looked forward to was having a beer with breakfast. It wasn’t pretty!
That was until a friend told me she was giving up chocolates for lent and I decided to join her and give up drinking. IT WAS A LONG LENT, and I couldn’t wait to have a drink, but unbelievably, by the time Easter (the end of lent) came, the cravings for alcohol were all gone. God, thank You!
God also went as far as putting another great friend into my life as a part of His get Nikki sober and happy mission. I think her positive influence played a huge role along with our standing weekly appointments with each other that me and the kids looked forward to, slowly took away my sadness and the drinking.
I feel God created us humans to connect with each other. I was listening to something how so many people are addicted to painkillers and I personally believe NOT having friends and other close relationships and connections is a big reason why people are sad and look to drugs and alcohol. So, if you’re depressed, find some good friends!!!
And not to forget about my regular appointments with God! Mornings, noon and 5 pm. I would set the alarm on my phone so I didn’t miss these essential times with Him. Unbelievably, He would always find some way to let me know that He was there with me. And if you have God with you, tell me, what is there to be sad about?
Little by little, with every alone time with God, He has been transforming me to see life from HIS ALL loving perspective. I HAVE FAITH IN HIS LOVE. He even sent my son, Joshie to teach me how to love others. The way he shows in his sweet little eight-year-old way, “Mommy and Daddy, I just want to be with you.” In such a genuine way is mind blowing. He inspires me to love others from a God-inspired heart, not judging or criticizing them, just showing them God’s unconditional love. Finish.
God, I want an even closer walk with You. Amen.
KEEP CALM—YOU’RE ROLLING WITH GOD