The Jesus Gypsy

ABOUT THE DRINKING

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Christine
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Don’t shoot the messenger, y’all. This is a tough teaching. But chances are, you either have struggled with this, are wrestling with it a bit now, or know someone who has/is.

I am in Ephesians 5:18 today and it hurts a little. In this clip, I share some shocking statistics and tell the truth about my own struggles with over-drinking. Then I share what God really says about it and ways I am learning to hear his voice more clearly and choose peace over numb.

I know this is a longer, harder clip but stick with me if you can. I promise I’m not preaching at you and genuinely just want to walk alongside you on this. There’s some show & tell of a favorite picture at the end that might help give you a visual of my whole point too.

 

I would love to hear from you. Do these statistics shock you? Have you ever thought of drunkenness as debauchery? Would you drink less (or not at all) in exchange for more joy and peace? Be honest — this is a NO JUDGMENT ZONE.👇

 

 

BONUS CONTENT

Here’s some powerful wisdom from Bible Teacher, Jackie Hill Perry:

Your Flesh Ain’t Your Friend

 

Here is a short playlist I put together to help you fight temptation:

click for spotify playlist

 

 

Here are some saveable/shareable graphics for you:

Art can sometimes tell us the truth better than anything else. I tore this sketch out of a magazine several years ago and it’s been framed in my study AND used as my phone wallpaper since. It beautifully illustrates the humility and surrender that allows the Holy Spirit to thrive within us, enabling us to do God’s work for God’s glory.

 

*I hope you have enjoyed this email and video teaching series. If you would like to hear any of these topics expounded upon and taught live to your small group, women’s ministry or Bible study, please contact me to schedule.

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2 responses to “ABOUT THE DRINKING”

  1. kimberly Brown

    You speak truth here sister. Life is hard and so often we don’t even think about how easy it is to go the way of the flesh. We have to do the hard thing and that is only possible with the Holy Spirit. I have fallen into the alcohol trap and it is a thorn in my flesh. But I am victorious in Jesus and day by day His spirit blesses and restores and comforts me. Better than anything in this world. Persevere sisters. Victory is assured.

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    1. Christine

      Thanks for sharing your struggle and for your encouragement here, Kimberly. SO HAPPY to hear how God is restoring and sustaining you!

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