Almost 18! - Page 3

PDF · 11-28-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark_18

Ouch.

I'm talking about having a few drinks, not getting drunk. And I've been there, done that. I've almost killed and almost been killed, I've been around so much gang violence. I've left those friends, and am much safer now. I'm done with that scene and now the decision is just if a couple drinks is a bad idea.

Esther462,

You got a headache from 1 glass of wine? Maybe you're allergic?

I will make plans along the lines of a restaurant and then some fun activities, this way if drinking is involved it's a couple at a restaurant and that's it. I will do my best to enforce my decisions too.

Kevin,

I would love to bring them to Christ. How great that would be.

Sounds like a decent plan. Most of my friends are regular drinkers, and alot are christian too. Doesnt mean im gonna do what my friends do. Ya i join in now and then, but that doesnt mean ill suddenly be a raging alcoholic. I will say though, that if you have addictive tendencies, then to be real careful.

Rumely · 11-29-2007, 01:18 AM

Mark_18, I'm not going to offer any additional advice. I just wanted to say I hope you have a joyous and memorable 18th birthday. My daughter will also be having that milestone birthday soon and neither she nor we have given it much thought, other than that she will be able to vote for the next president. This thread has got me to thinking that we should plan something special for her.

I think I Cor. 10:31, in context, applies here. "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Kevin · 11-29-2007, 04:56 AM

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Kevin,

I would love to bring them to Christ. How great that would be.

Then follow the leading of the Holy Spirit and show them who Jesus is by bringing glory to Him. Why not invite them to church the day after your birthday.

Hope you enjoy your birthday.

Mark_18 · 11-29-2007, 05:52 AM

Thank you guys so much. You are right I plan not to drink. Or at least not get drunk. I was thinking of it as a one time thing, but I know once it's over I have to make the same decision over and over all my life. So the only way is to just decide not to drink at all.

You know, this forum, as an online Christian community is on my concience throughout the day, and it actually helps me through the day. God bless all of you!

Mark

Mark_18 · 12-01-2007, 04:05 AM

Okay, I may look a mess in a way, cuz I've been going back and forth all day. Thinking, okay, I'll drink at my party, but I wont get drunk drunk. But after fealing the "nagging" inside me still, I couldn't rest knowing I'm doing the right thing. One drop may lead to another, and THAT'S THAT. Even though I can't see me having as much fun sober.

Then the song Everything by Lifehouse hit that part of the song that I've heard hundreds of times in the last few weeks.

You're all I want

You're all I need.

You're everthing.

"Including a fun time!!!" I told myself.

My imagination doesn't see the fun, but I will go at it pure of heart and focus on feeding my spirit not my need for worldly fun. And He will make sure I DO have fun.

So I am officially announcing:

I QUIT!

Not a drop of alchohol, not only for my B-Day but hopefully ever. No going back on my word, K? K!

Signed,

Mark

Boanerges · 12-01-2007, 04:10 AM

Congratulations Mark!

Dusty · 12-01-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_18

Thank you guys so much. You are right I plan not to drink. Or at least not get drunk. I was thinking of it as a one time thing, but I know once it's over I have to make the same decision over and over all my life. So the only way is to just decide not to drink at all.

You know, this forum, as an online Christian community is on my concience throughout the day, and it actually helps me through the day. God bless all of you!

Mark

Dear Mark..I believe God is convicting you to do the right things and listen to Him You will never be sorry. Also you have to think if you did these things .... would it be a stumbling block to your un believing friends cause they might say... " He is the same as us, his Christianity is no different " So bottom line we have to think about if it is honouring to the Lord.

Born2LoveYou · 12-01-2007, 03:51 PM

The human mind is very deceptive, Trust in the Lord

Esther462 · 12-01-2007, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_18

Esther462,

You got a headache from 1 glass of wine? Maybe you're allergic?

I might be allergic but I can't drink when I go out with my family or friends anymore as I have to drive to see them and it's wrong to drink and drive.

|_. · 12-06-2007, 11:17 PM

If you don't want to get drunk then don't go to the bar, or out drinking. I can see the tempatioon in it, but I've learned from past experinces that if I do a little sin that I think wont effect me, that little sin does and turns into something big that I regret later on.

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11-29-2007, 01:18 AM	#22 (permalink)
Rumely Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lakeville, Minnesnowta Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 1	Mark_18, I'm not going to offer any additional advice. I just wanted to say I hope you have a joyous and memorable 18th birthday. My daughter will also be having that milestone birthday soon and neither she nor we have given it much thought, other than that she will be able to vote for the next president. This thread has got me to thinking that we should plan something special for her. I think I Cor. 10:31, in context, applies here. "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

11-29-2007, 05:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Mark_18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 1,126 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 2	Thank you guys so much. You are right I plan not to drink. Or at least not get drunk. I was thinking of it as a one time thing, but I know once it's over I have to make the same decision over and over all my life. So the only way is to just decide not to drink at all. You know, this forum, as an online Christian community is on my concience throughout the day, and it actually helps me through the day. God bless all of you! Mark

12-01-2007, 04:05 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mark_18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Manitoba Posts: 1,126 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 2	Okay, I may look a mess in a way, cuz I've been going back and forth all day. Thinking, okay, I'll drink at my party, but I wont get drunk drunk. But after fealing the "nagging" inside me still, I couldn't rest knowing I'm doing the right thing. One drop may lead to another, and THAT'S THAT. Even though I can't see me having as much fun sober. Then the song Everything by Lifehouse hit that part of the song that I've heard hundreds of times in the last few weeks. You're all I want You're all I need. You're everthing. "Including a fun time!!!" I told myself. My imagination doesn't see the fun, but I will go at it pure of heart and focus on feeding my spirit not my need for worldly fun. And He will make sure I DO have fun. So I am officially announcing: I QUIT! Not a drop of alchohol, not only for my B-Day but hopefully ever. No going back on my word, K? K! Signed, Mark

12-01-2007, 04:10 AM	#26 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 16,681 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 18	Congratulations Mark!