This morning started with one of those battles that only someone trying to quit can truly understand. I woke up to strong cravings—like an alarm going off in my brain shouting, “Hey, it’s time for your morning cigarette!” Instead, I rolled over and went back to sleep. Sometimes, unconsciousness is the best nicotine replacement.
When I finally did get up, I reached for a bottle of Mountain Dew to distract myself. It worked… but now I’m queasy and buzzing on caffeine instead of nicotine. The day has been filled with these little internal interruptions—this persistent voice whispering, “Go outside and have a smoke.” It’s as if my mind never got the memo that I quit. The cravings aren’t as strong as before, but they’re sneaky, showing up at random times like a mischievous gnome tapping on my head, reminding me of the old routine. Every time it pipes up, I have to tell it, “Not today, buddy,” until it finally goes away.
But isn’t this the nature of all temptation? That constant, familiar little nudge—like the whisper of a bad idea dressed up as comfort. Whether it’s the pull of addiction, the lure of an affair, or the lazy impulse to skip prayer, temptation always disguises itself as something small, harmless, or deserved. It’s never loud; it’s subtle. And that’s what makes it dangerous.
Today, I felt God showing me something important about faith and free will. Christianity isn’t about never being tempted—it’s about choosing not to give in. Temptation can look like an opiate craving or just a Sunday morning excuse to stay home from church. But every time we resist, we’re training our spirit to listen to something higher than that little devilish nudge.
So today, I thank God for that reminder, for the strength to resist, and for revealing how much power there really is in small victories.
May you all have a blessed day. And remember:
“The Surgeon General says quitting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health.”
Amen.
By Dan and Bonkers
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