I am 70 and have been drinking alcohol since I was 15. My normal routine: 5 glasses of wine and 2 or 3 cocktails, every night, without fail. If I was out at a restaurant, I might drink a little less.
In 2010, my younger sister died on her kitchen floor, a wine bottle at her feet. She had terminal cirrhosis of the liver. My parents were both “functioning” alcoholics, meaning they drank like fish but never missed a day of work.
Over the years, I have looked at how much I was drinking and always found a way to dismiss the damage it was doing – until May 27 of this year. I took my blood pressure and it was 170 over 110. I instantly went to the Internet to search “lower blood pressure immediately,” knowing how dangerous those numbers were.
Every result gave “alcohol” as one of the possible reasons for high blood pressure. At that moment, I realized I had to quit drinking, or I was going to end up like my sister, but dead of a stroke instead of a bad liver. I said, out loud:
“God, I’m going to need some help with this. Please give me the strength to stop doing this to myself.”
The next day I did not have a drink. I have not had one since. No negative effects, no withdrawal, nothing. I have no desire to drink; in the past, I would always be wondering when it would be “wine time.” I don’t need it anymore, so I don’t want it anymore. The desire to drink was literally gone OVERNIGHT.
I am certain my prayer was answered, and I am so grateful. My BP is now 105/78 and I have lost 35 pounds. God works miracles. Thank you for letting me share, and I hope this inspires someone else.
Wow praise the Lord I’m so grateful for you sharing your story I’ve been touched by alcohol in my family too your story and your testimony are extremely powerful and showing just how quickly and swiftly the Lord will work on our behalf. I appreciate you sharing. And I said a prayer over you too Thank you
Thank you for your kind words, Charmika. This is exactly why I posted the testimony!! I am amazed to this day that I have absolutely no desire to drink any more … it really is magical. Just pray for a good path and the strength to walk it and He will hear you.
Thank God for granting you the wisdom which led you to the truth for we shall know the truth and the truth shall set us free.. Thank God for knowing Jesus, the wisdom of God. Thank God for the saving grace.
May the Lord perfect His healing and deliverance. May you fulfill the purpose of God for your life. Remain liberated forever in Jesus name.
Shalom
Let me share how the Lord set me free from nicotine. I was smoking between 2 and 3 packs of cigarettes a day, and one day the Lord spoke within my spirit and said-“It is time!” I replied-“I know Lord, but I can’t stop!” “Give them to Me”-He said!” I said-“OK, but You will have to take away the cravings!” He then gave me two verses of scripture to claim. He gave me Jn. 8:32 which says-“You will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” And the other was Jn. 8:36-“If the Son sets you free you are free indeed.” Every time I craved a cigarette (which was often) I would speak out those verses and remind the Lord that I was trusting Him to set me free. That went on for four days and on the fifth morning I woke up 100% FREE from nicotine!! The Son had set me FREE!! I hope my testimony will help you to receive the freedom from alcohol that you need!!!
That is so wonderful, Tom! Please repeat your post as a standalone rather than a reply and it will reach many more people. God bless!
Tom, if you have a detailed version of that testimony, that you want to share, please send it through!
You can read my complete testimony at my website and I also have some videos there! (www.israellights.com)
I pray you will remain free one day at a time.
Thanks to everyone for their kind and encouraging comments. I’m doing great.
Thank you Susan for your testimony. Indeed our God is the Mighty Deliverer. Nothing is too hard for Him. Kindly I wish to inquire whether you are born again. Because no one can see the Kingdom of God if they are not born again. If not, I will be glad to lead you to salvation. If you are born again, then congratulation and continue knowing and loving Him more. Thank you