Michaela Nikolaenko | 5 Questions I Ask Myself When I Crave To Drink or Smoke 🤔 @MichaelaNikolaenko | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 10 hours ago.
I’ve been sober from weed for 3 years and sober from alcohol for the past 2, but for me, the cravings come and go depending on life’s current circumstances.

So here are some questions I reflect on when a craving arises…

1. How is my prayer life? Am I truly pouring my heart out to God and trusting him (rather than a substance) to solve my problems?

2. How is my intimacy with my husband? Have we connected lately? Is there an emotional void I’m looking to (counterfeitly) fill?

3. What is my involvement like with the church? Am I spending time with fellow believers, giving back, and confessing the struggles of my heart?

4. Is there a pain or hardship I’m avoiding? A stress I’m seeking to check out from?

5. Am I truly living out God’s purpose for my life? Or are there uncomfortable steps and growth opportunities I’m trying to hide from?

I go into all this and more in the latest episode of Raised & Redeemed - Ep. 72: Why We Crave To Get High. 🤍

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