The last year I've been going to bingo and the casino a lot. My mom and I liked to go together. I knew it is a waste of money and I needed to stop. But like I said to my mom last night (after losing $110), "It is the only fun thing I like to do to get me out of the house." Nice excuse. My husband and I used to do stuff together, but not for many years now because he is usually too tired on the weekends to do anything.
I've been talking with God about it and this morning he spoke to my heart. He said, "Your problem is that you don't trust me to give you something else to take the place of gambling." He was so right. I thought if I gave it up I would have nothing fun to do. I didn't think he could fill that niche in my life. But from experience I know that isn't true. He can fill up my life. He only wants me to stop gambling because it hurts me (in the pocketbook).
So, I am letting go of gambling (by His grace and strength), and I am going to trust Him to fill the need in my heart for fun and games! I believe in Him.
5 comments:
Listening to His Voice is never a bad thing! I'll be praying for you to quit and to see what He has in store for you and your hubby.
Oh, thank you so much Betty.
Belle, I am proud of you for turning to God with this issue because you are right...it is a dead end street....
He will replace this need with something He wants you to do and you will at peace with it.....
I will be praying for you......
This really spoke to me Belle. This helps me with some figuring of things I'm thinking of doing......
thanks for sharing your thoughts and heart with us!
betty
Nancy- Thanks! Yes, I believe He will do it!
Betty- I'm glad this helped you as well as me. I have a lot to learn from God, but he is slowly leading me to trust him.
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