Welcome back, my lovely smarticle particles! 🌟 After a busy season, I’m back with a deep, personal update. In this episode, I share my journey of struggling with drugs and alcohol, and my recent attempt at a fast—no edibles and no wine for what was supposed to be 30 days. Spoiler: it didn't go exactly as planned. 🍷
I started this fast after a Bible study on Advancing to Royalty, which led me to 1 Peter 4:1-11. Through this verse, I felt called to be sober-minded, but quickly realized I was trying to force God to speak to me on my terms. 🙏 I wrestled with frustration, impatience, and self-criticism. This fast made me realize I wasn’t humbling myself before God; I was trying to get His attention like a child throwing a tantrum.
In this candid reflection, I talk about what I’ve learned—giving up control, trusting God’s timing, and releasing the shame and guilt that doesn’t come from the Spirit. I also found comfort in a song by The Walls Group featuring Brandy called God on My Mind. 🎶 It’s been my anthem through this time.
Now, I want to hear from YOU! Have you struggled with drugs, alcohol, or even just trying to “check off” boxes on your spiritual journey to get God to notice you? Let’s talk about it in the comments. 💬
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