Hey, Mark
Sounds like you are growing up surrounded by drinkers if your dad condoned the drinks. My grandma would pour us kids a little cute glass of her best wine when we spent the night at her house. She wanted us to feel grown up I guess, or she didn't want to drink alone.
When I "grew up" I had a real thirst for wine. My husband hated the smell of it cause his dad was an alcoholic and was mean. But, the desire for it is still with me and I even used to put it in my bottle of pop to take with me to work.
I didn't know I'd end up with this controlling my life.
I still have that desire sometimes. But I've found that since I recently prayed a prayer of forgiveness and asked God to come into my life and heal my hurts, that I haven't poured a glass all day. I didn't think of it until just now. You may not have the desire to drink, I don't know. But, try staying as close to God instead of as close to the border of sin as you can, why don't cha'
Set your eyes on the real peace Jesus can show you so your family and friends see a change in you and want the same peace you emit inside of you. Make a change and make a difference for a change. I'm glad someone on this forum got through to me and I trusted in Jesus. I'm on a new path now. Love in Christ, Sister Bonnie
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