The Texan

I drink at times but I don't go to bars or get drunk.

If you're so concerned about it, why not just drink a non-alcoholic brew like O'Douls? I believe it's brewed by Budweiser. Not bad tasting either.

This way you can have a good brew with your mates, but you won't be taking in alcohol.

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Silverwolf

Congrats... I turned 18 quite recently and drink every once in a while, (mostly Guinness, cider, wine..) but I'm very careful to not get drunk.

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slavetoChrist

what's the point of drinking?

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Vision

well there are loads of reasons, its fun, etc etc.

no point being scared of it

Boanerges

I know a few people who wish they had their liver back- it's a bad way to die. Drinking and driving kills thousands every year. Many are prone to alcoholism and do not know it till they start drinking. It's expensive, it makes people behave foolishly and causes alot of damage. Is it worth all that-no.

Dusty

How can you justify a little sin from a big sin.? .... Sorry but sin does not have any qualifications.... all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.

Sin is sin period.

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Mark_18

Update:

Why am I so weak?

Unfortunatlely, I did drink on my birthday.

A lot in fact. So much the whole night was a blur and I don't remember most of it.

Other than that it went really well. We were supposed to go bowling, but my dad brought me to his house to get his bowling ball (he doesn't have one) and to my surprise all my friends were there. My friends from work bought Guitar Hero 3 for PC for me! I couldn't believe it. It must have been so fun, but I don't remember Why must I do that to myself?!

I don't remember, but they say I fell in the garage and that's why my arm hurts and I had to take the week off.

Please pray for me to have learned my lesson and not get drunk again. I regret it enough that I shouldn't do it again, but still.

Thanks guys

Mark

SweetSurrender

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

Vision

Tbh yeah, at least now when u are in them situations you will think about what happened before,

if it didnt happen, u would be tempted

Rumely

Mark_18, I'm sorry your birthday ended up like that. I have been fortunate; I grew up in a non-drinking family, my friends didn't drink, and I have never had a drink of alcohol. As a consequence, it has never been a temptation for me. On the other hand, I have seen the hold it has had on others around me. I hope, and pray, that you will be able to control your consumption and avoid the pitfalls of immoderation or addiction. For me, it seems easier just not to indulge at all, but I don't impose that on others. I just don't want for you to have to struggle with the destructive potential of alcohol, that's all.
May God strengthen you and grant you wisdom and insight in all areas of your life in the coming year, may His joy permeate your soul and shine forth in your life. Amen.

I Cor. 6:12