About 2 weeks ago I realized that my philosophy on drinking wasn't working for me. Since becoming a Christian 3 1/2 years ago, my prior way of life changed, of course, but in regards to drinking I thought 'as long as I'm not getting drunk, it's ok for me to have 1 or 2 drinks, nothing hard, just beer or wine. In the last few years, I really haven't gone out that much, not as much as I used to, but as I said, when I did go out I still had 1 or 2 drinks, as a social thing. Anyway, something bad happened a couple weeks ago (no need to get into what exactly it was) and at that point I made a decision to become a complete non-drinker. Straight-edge, as Joey would say. ;) I'm 100% certain that God was teaching me, and unfortunately, it took something pretty bad to happen for me to learn the lesson. But I did. :) It's better for me to not drink alcohol at all, not even one glass. It may sound extreme, but it's the best thing for me, and I'm so glad about this decision.

And here's the good news. I went out last night, with a couple friends of mine, Marie & Steve (married couple)... and we went to a little sports bar. This may sound really bad, but... last night was the first night in my entire adult life that I went out, as a non-drinker. And you know what? It was alright! In fact, it was great. :nice: I looked at other people drinking, doing shots, and I had no desire to drink.... I was thinking "that is so last decade" :p ;)

And it was fabulous to wake up the next morning, feeling perfectly good, not tired, wiped out, or hungover. I said to my friend Marie today.... "why didn't I do this years ago?" I was in a good mood, and I still am. :)

So I thought I'd share that with whoever wants to read it. I thanked God today for working in my life, and continuing to change my heart/mind. I don't know what else to say, except....thanks for reading and peace!

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cindy

You'll have no regrets not drinking.

As I said on that "Did you drink when you were under 21?" thread, I average about one alchololic beverage a year so I'm essentially a non-drinker. Don't need the stuff. I get enough headaches without having to deal with hangovers.

My fridge has plenty of soda, juice and water so if you stop by here, there'll be no temptation from me :D

Stay strong and take care.

I'll talk to ya again soon.



Birthday coming up soon? Oh my! Hee-hee...

I'm more fun when I'm sober, so I don't do the whole drinking thing anyway...nevermind that I'm just 19.

Anyway, I was wondering if there was something in the Christian faith that talks about drinking specifically. I mean, Jesus turned water in to wine, so I'm curious if there's anything else that refers to alcohol...

Hi Alan, good to see you! Thanks, and yep, I agree! And thanks for the invite...:D hey, I'll be in San Jose for a wedding next month, maybe we can meet and hang out (my sister will be with me)

and yes, my bday is coming up, but i wasn't planning on doing anything... i just want to be incognito :o :p



I'm more fun when I'm sober, so I don't do the whole drinking thing anyway...nevermind that I'm just 19.

Anyway, I was wondering if there was something in the Christian faith that talks about drinking specifically. I mean, Jesus turned water in to wine, so I'm curious if there's anything else that refers to alcohol...

Well that's good! Yes, you don't need it, you're gregarious anyway. ;) About what the Bible says.... well, it says that "drunkeness" is a sin, it doesn't say just drinking. But there is another verse that talks about how Christians should avoid 'even the appearance' of evil, so if you go by that... then even a couple drinks is not a good idea. I was talking to a friend about this, and I said... if a Christian drinks, and does the same stuff that everyone else does.... what makes them any different than everyone else? I don't want to be conformed to the world (as my sig says), that's how I was before, not anymore.

anyway, thanks for asking. :) and i hope all is well with you!

love,
cindy

you're a beautiful person, dont ever have any doubts about that. :) <3

i love You. not cmc, not buttercup, but You. the greater You that is there, always, never changing, unmovable and always giving off light.

you're a beacon, love. a beacon. dont ever forget that. :) <3

Aw Marie, you rock... you always have something good to say, I appreciate it!! Thank you so much. :) You're too good to me. ;)

Heh, I've known you (online) longer than most people around here... since the rage board. and you've always been good to me, even though I was the dissident there. :D Thanks for the kind words and for reading my journal and for being so :cool:. I love you!

-cmc

Oh, and I forgot to say... you already knew about this straight edge thing, cause I posted the thread at the ebn a couple weeks ago! :D (i thought i'd post it in my journal too) :o

Hey you !

I can't sleep. Not the usual preoccupation with death. I don't know why but I am up late tonight.

In my youth I drank here and there (and everywhere- hehe). The drinking was less a problem than the poor judgement I had at the time. It is a miracle I got through adolescence alive when I think about it. As an adult I do not oppose drinking. One can drink and enjoy themselves responsibly without exercising poor judgement or offending others.

I can't party like a 20 year old. I went to a business dinner with my boss and a few friends. We drank and danced a little and it took me an entire day to work it off. When I was in my 20s I could party and go running the next day.

I support consumption of alcoholic beverages at weddings, but not funerals or baptisms. I am not opposed to offering wine to children at the dinner table.

I think it the work of the devil that people get sick because of drinking too much. People who are depressed, lonely , or suffering from emotional distress of any kind should avoid the use of alcohol as it may impair their judgement.

Not drinking is always good. I hate it when I opt for a soda at a party and people give me a hard time. The drink police. Go figure.

You have no idea how good it is to have you back. :)

:D

Originally posted by jojo
I hate it when I opt for a soda at a party and people give me a hard time. The drink police. Go figure.

...and non-drinkers have a reputation for being preachy. Hmm...

I'll just pour the soda into a cup if I'm at a party. That way people see what they want to see in it. Some people see a glass of Coke, others see rum & Coke, etc. Nobody bugs me when I do that. :shrug:

Originally posted by Stage Monster
I'll just pour the soda into a cup if I'm at a party. That way people see what they want to see in it. Some people see a glass of Coke, others see rum & Coke, etc. Nobody bugs me when I do that. :shrug:

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