I spent my life avoiding alcohol, drugs, and a whole slew of things I saw others fall victim to. My father had been an alcoholic and I saw just how controlling a substance could be over someone’s life and body. My dad was a good man unless he had too much to drink. He spent many years of his life in bondage to his desire to drink. I am thankful that he was finally able to break the addiction and lived out the remainder of his life alcohol free.
Having witnessed everything he had went through, I did not want to test my genes and will power. Yet, I found myself to be an addict none the less. I fell into a habit of drinking 10-12 20 oz. colas a day! My addiction to sugar and caffeine took over. I had to have it just to keep myself going. Like any other addict, I can’t tell you how it got to that level.
In the end, I had to give them up completely to move on. It has now been 3 ½ years since I have drank a cola. I praise God for freeing me from this negative habit. Do you have an addiction to something unhealthy? God can help you overcome it!