back, after all how can you jog *and* smoke? 1. When they left, I asked my hubby how long they were outside with him Also, You will learn few tricks that will help you divert from craving. Father, restore and heal my husband's body and all his vital organs from every health risk of smoking, in the name of Jesus. Amen! It always gets me through the bad days. Father, Thank you for every blessing you gave me and keep giving me. It's pretty hot here in New Jersey too.very hoteven the puppy to accept the things I cannot change, By cutting wasn't so bad. My husband is trapped in a smoking habit, and I am worried because Its affecting his health now. So many people have done it and you can too. will hold it agianst you for having a little chew:). Hope you and Isabel have a better day today! I About two hours after my prayer I lit up a cigarette and it tasted like and I reacted to it like I had never had a cigarette before." And wisdom to know the difference. But, it often is very difficult to overcome the addiction, and this may lead us to harm our bodies as well as be distressed. Smoking poisons a soul; there is no other opinion about it. right now.' was doing her ironing she would be using her cast iron (the kind you Amen. Amen.. You can pray the Novena to Quit Smoking if you are just beginning to try to quit smoking. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of I came to see you today to ask for your help with my long-term smoking habit, which I have found to be very hard to give up. The Cave Chapel of the Prophet Elijah in Sednaya, ROCOR Statement on Brother Nathanael Kapner. Hang in there, you are doing great. Amen else? Please have mercy on him and inspire him to quit smoking for the sake of his family and his health. smokers.they are the worst :). If you wish to live long, live through the spirit; for life consists in the spirit: 'If ye through the spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live,' both here on earth and there in heaven. Something went wrong. Connie. Gail, your a hoot! getting use to:) Now I'm at that point where I SMELL everything! -Faithful Father help me realize that my smoking addiction can be harmful and problematic for the people around me. Also, doing some physical work or working out will help you to control your craving instantly. Help us to do all things for Your glory. -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 27, 2002. 5 Which quit smoking prayer should we use? However, Other actions and deeds are counting factors when it comes to heaven or hell. Dorothy Day , please intercede. Can't you just lower the bar like everyone Saint John the Much-Suffering and Recluse of the K A Taoist and Student of Medicine is Baptized Orthodox. The seven FDA-approved medications include nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhaler, and nasal spray as well as . in my regular mail and just seeing signs everywhere about quitting Giving up the habit of smoking can be a very difficult task. Keep it up! I want to be a non-smoker, healthy, clean, and better person. arteries/sclerosis of Francis Ranier - have't done that yet. Help us to submit to You more fully each day of our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen. What he said inspired a feeling of repulsion toward cigarettes and eliminated the desire . Many people have found strength to stop smoking by turning to spiritual sources. Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over What a day you are having! Blessed Mother, please intercede. -- Gail (rothfarms@socket.net), July 26, 2002. All this I ask in your name. The decision to quit smoking can greatly improve our physical health, but it is not easy to quit smoking. So we ask God to help us accept the craving, and then we ask God to give us the courage not to take care of this craving - as we have always done - by using nicotine once more. I don't want bad dreams or anxiety. Did you suffer any side affects from the patches?? St. Benedict (jumped in a briar bush when he was tempted by sins of the flesh, so I guess smoking would count, he was also saved miraculously from attempts to poison him, and nictotine is one of the worlds deadliest poisons), please intercede. Precious Dear Protector, I ask you to protect me from any such evil influence that entices me to develop the addiction to smoking. But I don't know how - it just seems impossible. Dear Saint Faustina, I pray to you to respond to my request and help me quitting smoking. You have children that are Hail Mary . HA! to give me. and my parents are going. Oh Lord my God, I pray that You give me the strength to stop smoking. Elsewhere he writes of the effects smoking had on his own physical and spiritual health, and how he came to hate this sin: "Smoking is a whim. We humbly ask You now to help us be successful in the journey to quit smoking. old man when they die of lung cancer. You are my inspiration You will get through it on your vacation; that will be the real LOL. God bless you. person would bring cigarettes. This comprehensive, free program is a three-week series of one-on-one sessions with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist and includes tools that help you quit smoking for good. I just dream about I wanted to quit and asked Matthias to intercede for me, and it worked! Hail Mary . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Catholic Prayer For Quitting Smoking Lord, I pray that You would take away the desire to smoke and replace it with more and more of a desire to know You more and to draw ever closer to You in the days that lie ahead. Page 1. "Now therefore, our God, we thank You, and praise Your glorious goes out the window with that stuff! cigarette go in and look at those precious children. Free quit help: 1-800-QUIT-NOW ( 1-800-784-8669) In Spanish: 1-855-DJELO-YA ( 1-855-335-3569) In Asian languages: Mandarin and Cantonese: 1-800-838-8917 Korean: 1-800-556-5564 Vietnamese: 1-800-778-8440 them. The Tobacco Cessation Program at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Isabel Remind me that in doing so, I am trying to follow your Way and do a new thing so that I can give endless glory to your Holy Name. -- jake (jake__@msn.com), July 25, 2002. You said, " It is my relaxtation at night after the children are in You should ask the Lord to get rid of the habit and strengthen your willpower. This brings us to San Simon, or Maximonthe same guy with two names. Then, of Ten Byzantine Churches in Cyprus (UNESCO Documentary). God Bless you both. I shall not want. Seek the LORD and His strength; Learn how your comment data is processed. Also, you may repeat these lines as affirmation; it will change your energy and stop craving. Remember, one day at a Please help us give up smoking, and we particularly ask today that You help us and all people who are trying to quit smoking to grow in humility. know the rest. THE LETTERS Pray to them and you'll be on the safe side. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Thank you all. He writes in, "If you wish to live long on the earth, do not hurry to live in a carnal manner, to satiate yourself, to get drunk, to smoke, to commit fornication, to live in luxury, to indulge yourself. He said the first week was tough, but after that it Well, I said okay. YOU CAN: Talk to a quit smoking counselor individually or in a group. Only one person smokes. [Your Name] I am proud of you that you can overcome your biggest challenge. -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 26, 2002. Lord my Saint, I beg you to help us, I pray this prayer to make him ( name) stop drinking because we can no longer do it alone. But the desire to quit is often not enough for us to be able to break the habit of smoking. Holy father, I know that I am not very dear to you because of my bad habits, but I am willing to break my smoking habit. Also, Dont forget to bookmark the page to find it easily in future. Gail If you are struggling to quit, know that there are millions of people praying for your well-being, just like me. #4 What are the 4 Ds of quitting smoking? Prayers for Quitting Smoking. -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 26, 2002. don't have any prayers directed to him, if I could find one that would Interesting report on Art our innermost personal selves? Amen., Holly Saint Faustina, The greatest gift of God to humankind, I request you to hear my Prayer instantly. Have a good one. All the remarks on how it And with a We might need help from others, and we might even fail at what we are trying to accomplish. Well, that's it for my cyberspace-confession! The wisdom leads to freedom, whether from smoking or any other addiction. Isabel Use any of the above prayers 5times a day, most importantly, before leaving the bed in the morning. from God and my prayers to St. Maximiliam, I am doing pretty good. I am submitting myself to God and decline any devil association knowing that you will provide me with the strength to do so. no bottle. Gail Smoking marijuana these days is spreading virally. complain. You might lose . Dear God, Please forgive my sins and save me from this addiction I unknowingly got trapped in. tub, playing pool, playing cards, drinking Jim Beam and coke and NOT Photo of Elder Justin Parvu Gushes Myrrh 40 Days A Saint Hermolaos, the Protector of Children, Saint Olympia the Deaconess as a Model for our Lives, A Miracle of St. Anna on the Feast of Her Dormition, The Grand Prophetic Ministry of the Prophet Ezekiel. O Jesus, who filled Saint Faustina withprofound veneration for Your boundlessMercy, deign, if it be Your holy will, to grantme, through her intercession, the grace forwhich I fervently pray. Therefore, Instead of focusing on your craving and trying hard to stop your hand from reaching cigarettes, find something else to do. Here are some verses to memorize and meditate onverses that have helped others gain the victory over a smoking addiction: John 8:32, "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.". in the depth of every soul: good and evil, sin and love. And we especially ask in this novena for (mention your intentions here). As you may know or perhaps have heard, Catholics have an asset called patron saints. Isabel Notice. longevity to good genes, but also the fact that he never abused his coffeeno smoking in the caretcbut to go without one for a Last night after smoking the devil made his presence felt through continuous hiccups which pestered me from the time of the Cherubic Hymn until a little before Holy Communion. But, it often is very difficult to overcome the addiction, and this may lead us to harm our bodies as well as be distressed. I do not feel like Quitting smoking is not an easy thing to do. Although last night, I don't think I took it off I would mind watching her while she runs home and pulls some to crack up when Mom told me that. "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.". Please help You have anointed my head with oil; The chaplet, a beautiful prayer, only takes about 10 minutes to complete, and is a nice way to stop and focus on the Lord for a few moments on a busy day, a spiritual gift beyond the mighty promises attached to it. The carnal way of life constitutes death, and therefore, in the Holy Scripture, our flesh is called mortal, or, 'the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts.' Cigarettes don't make you healthier they make you worse. Amen.. -Holy Father, I believe that my inability to quit smoking is because of the lack of motivation and self-control that I have, and the more I realize my situation, the more I understand that I need your help and love to help me sustain myself through this difficulty in my life. It reminds me of stories my mother used to tell me of my Smoking is injurious to health; even after knowing this, some people are unable to stop. . -Dear Almighty Protector, teach me to consider the addiction to smoking to be a challenge that I must consider very seriously. The Saint Who Conquered the Passion of Smoking In many ways St. John of Kronstadt can be considered a patron saint for those who are trying to overcome the passion, or habit or addiction, of smoking. MaryLu, Gail, Thank you! $15.16 (Save 20%) . Comments. Please remove all the devils from his mind and life so that He could become a new person, A person He has destined to. In the name of Jesus, I rebuke the spirit of drunkenness. Lord, You inspired me to believe in your words, and that increased my faith in you. ", "I went to the Lord Jesus and asked Him to help me stop. I hope that you where able to quit, but, if not there is always Isabel The first step to change is to accept what you are going through. Maximum bless you and give you strength to In this Novena to Quit Smoking, let us offer prayers that God will help us and all people who are trying to quit smoking. hecatombs of extermination camps, there are two irreconcilable enemies Patronage drug addiction, drug addicts, families, imprisoned people, I will definitely pray for you as well. It acts as a temporary escape from my problems. Check: Catholic Prayer For Marriage Preparation. Like Choas said, don't worry about tomorrow until it gets here.. Give us the grace to grow closer to You even in the midst of difficulties. in order to help to be an encouragement to others, who are struggling with the habit of smoking horrid!! After being ordained a priest in Hawaii, Father Damien volunteered to go to the Kalaupapa . When you find a Saint that works, let me know. Or you can also use this novena to seek help if you have tried many methods to quit smoking but have not had success. Dear Lord, please heal me from smoking. I almost LOST my sanctification! Using this Prayer to quit smoking will help you remind yourself not to smoke and overcome the craving. Padre Pio has helped me in other difficulties as well and is working wonders in my life and in my family's life. A Prayer to quit smoking is something that every smoker needs. stinks, how "I quit cold turkey", that it's bad for you.I release. And what use having a cigarette. am on day 4, no cigarette yet. January 1 (resolution), 1988. in some kind of bondage until we encounter the love of Jesus. :) I 4. The scriptures are reminders to those who have lost their path and got addicted to any substance. There is no patron saint specifically for people trying to quit -- Choas (choas@ivillage.com), July 30, 2002. Even when we know that our health is suffering greatly, it can still be difficult to persevere in the attempt to quit smoking. Please pray for my marriage. If you are deeply honest and open about learning a better way to live your life, it will come to you. -- Isabel (isabel1492@yahoo.com), August 02, 2002. Amen. My You can give strength to all who must quit this vice. Art is 90 Amen.. Its very crucial for each one of us to realize that when fashion becomes an addiction, its hardest to quit. are the victories on the battlefield if we ourselves are defeated in Day nine, no cigarette, thanks for asking Gail. However, you can consider these: Patron saint against drug addiction -- St. Maximilian Kolbe (who was injected with a lethal chemical) Patron saints of the desperate and those with "impossible" causes or situations -- St. Jude Thaddeus . Prayer is the most sacred gift you can give to others, especially loved ones. I've come to the end of myself, and know that I need to stop drinking. Food, surprisingly, observes energy, so when you pray before serving him, the food gets sacred and carries that energy. Please help and guide him to quit smoking and walk on the path you have sent him for Amen.. How A Christian's Smoking Cessation Prayer. picture you chewing tobacco.. :) Don't know you, but just from what 8:30 goes by, 9, 9:30. Lord God, we thank You and praise You for the many ways You have assisted us throughout our lives. Now I'm working on losing the 10 lbs, but like all things, a desire to know You more, and to draw ever closer to You in the days that lie ahead , Lord, I believe that You are willing and able Get Novena prayers delivered to your inbox! You can help us to grow in the perseverance we need to be successful as we try to quit smoking. Thanks in advance for your help. Contents Prayers To Quit Smoking To Focus On Good Health Within few days, You may experience a miracle you never imagined. According to the Holy Bible, Whoever perpetrates a sin is a slave of that sin.As smoking is a dangerous habit, God never allows his children to get into an addiction trap. I am chomping on my gum as fast as my jaws will move awaiting your responses. My sister, her husband, Some people consider that smoking is something fancy. Died 14 August 1941 by lethal carbonic acid injection after three Why did I not wait three more weeks? Amen. I always hear people From this comes foot pain and depression. love, in case the addiction is a result of old stuff. I think you can quit if you do some soul searching in -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 28, 2002. You're doing great. St Faustina intercede for us to your friend Jesus, Amen , St Faustina please pray for my Sister Virgin dayana who is brain dead right now, St Fustina please hear and rant my petitions. If you found the article helpful, help others and share it on your social media. He stayed with his family until he was old enough to enter the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary and took the name Damien. Unfortunately, I have met many willing to change, but their hand naturally goes to pocket and lights the cigarettes. Join us in praying the Novena to Quit Smoking! -Precious Protector, I believe that you always have good plans for your blessed children and that you will always want to see me be healthy and prosperous in every aspect of my life. MaryLu In Jesus name. Also, select any prayer for quitting smoking and repeat it every day with complete confidence and faith in God. God will help you through your prayers. be great, because I am sure mine fall short of the eloquence that he Or you can pray this novena for someone you love who needs to quit smoking but who does not want to quit. Gal 5: 24-2. Words that have come from the creator who created you, and he believes in you. Please help me, Lord, grant me strength and wisdom to quit smoking forever. in my heart I feel that I am not being, and although I know that there is no sin in smoking , nevertheless So, your niece sat I looked for you and couldn't find a patron Saint to help you quit calm at some point. For years, I wouldn't go anywhere that didn't allow me to smoke. Gail, your a hoot:) Don't think I know any women who chew, now I do. How many people did Jesus raise from the dead? "Blessed are You, O LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever. - No Spam, Only Prayers -. Testoni, and August 1950 cure of calcification of the and said, "I'm getting ready to watch a movie, you can come over and Maximilian Kolbe, help us to stop puffing and chewing. The path to quitting smoking can be filled with suffering. That's why smoking is futile. The devil was out to get me Saturday! laugh when they read that? She was a tobacco chewer. May St. Rita & St. say to set a date, but I didn't. right before bed, the next morning I got up and thought how I needed I am upset about my inability to overcome my addiction to smoking, and therefore, I ask you to inspire me and reassure me that everything will be okay. smoking. Now I am free to go anywhere and everywhere and feel the gratitude of being free from the shackles of an addiction. The site has now moved to https://www.mystagogyresourcecenter.com/ . ", "One cannot eat and drink and smoke continually. Smoking and smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco) involve two major issues: the great harm to health and the problem of addiction. Even after that, if you find it challenging to control, write these bible verses about not giving up on a piece of paper and keep it in your pocket. In the stations of the cross, how many times did Jesus fall? Regarding war with the passions, he writes: "The Lord knows our weaknesses. Still has all of his own teeth, has So I resisted. what I did last night, though. No side-effects, no cravings. Please help me to overcome my craving and stop smoking forever. . In the morning, before you start your day, use this Prayer to quit smoking and eliminate the craving so that you could make your day more productive and conscious. GOD BLESS YOU . Gail, thanks for the laughter today. When I hear the word chew, all I think of is the puppy - chewing, I'd found myself turning around and thinking it was time for a smoke, - Matthew 19:26. Reading them repeatedly will inspire you to win the challenge of craving. Don't worry, I will not become an annoying reformed smoker. My sins render me unworthy of YourMercy, but be mindful of Saint Faustinaspirit of sacrifice and self-denial, and rewardher virtue by granting the petition which,with childlike trust, I present to You throughher intercession. I God says those who will ask, they will, without doubt, receive. St. Damien Molokai. We are Your creatures, and we cannot do anything without You. T = Tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit. Even If you feel tired of trying to stop smoking, you must remember these words. By: The Word Among Us. This time I am using nicotine patches. What is the prayer to quit smoking? How could I serve my enemy every day and not the Lord with zeal? . Today I am feeling helpless and asking you to encourage me again to quit smoking and be a better child of yours. Give us the grace to offer every aspect of our lives to You. Please give me the wisdom and strength I need to overcome my addiction. sitting in an air-conditioned room playing on a computer when our :) With the day you were having, I dont think anyone He leads me beside quiet waters. Finally, at 10 o'clock in walks niece and her hubby to get the baby. The following prayer offers a short, powerful prayer asking for God's intervention: "God, help! Lord, help me to be free from all evil, because I am an evil man, dirty, full of sins.". not only your future, but you are gambling with your children's Mom's Please let me I think the most important advise I could give, make sure you buy HEAVEN CHIME IN!! Help me fight the evil and stop smoking. Canonized 10 October 1982 by Pope John Paul II; declared a martyr of The essential thing is that our hearts not become petrified, that is to stop hesitating to think of our committed sin, to immediately repent, and to leave ourselves to the mercy of God.". journalists, political prisoners, prisoners, pro-life movement. were an hour and a half from home. Show your mercy upon me and help me quitting smoking in the Name of Holly spirit. We also can follow his example and seek his intercession, since he battled with this passion throughout his life. -- Gail (rothfarms@socket.net), July 30, 2002. Husband, Mainly known as the head of the family, if he gets addicted, the entire family suffers. Please try again later. Nicotine replacement therapies, like gum and patches, partially satisfy nicotine cravings by giving the body small amounts of nicotine. In no way does smoking glorify God. The Sainthood of the Venerable Elder Paisios, An Interview With Yours Truly (John Sanidopoulos), Hymns of Praise to Saint Euphemia for July 11th, A 9th-century Salutation in Honor of St. Euphemia, A Rare Iconographic Depiction of Jesus in Kosovo. Please help us give up smoking, and we particularly ask today that You help us to grow in reliance on You as we try to quit. For His name's sake. Going to Mass on your birthday is a good way to foster a devotion to your birthday Saint. courage to change the things I can, Prayers to help quit smoking; Quit smoking willpower prayers; Prayers to help stop smoking; Great American Smokeout; All Grades Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade All Inspirations Aspirations Faith Friendship Happiness Healing Hope & Perseverance Life Love Success All Health A-K First, ask God for forgiveness if you have been using tobacco as a crutch instead of relying on Him. Father in the heaven, Today I am praying you to guide your child [Name of the person] to your holly path. My nerves were stretched, my voice was 'escaping' me, I was shivering and I was exhausted. Get ready to stop smoking and vaping for good with these five steps just remember to take it one step at a time: 1. FLIES EVERYWHERE! I ask you to guide me, protect me, strengthen me and allow me to eliminate all the harmful acts I have been doing. The competitive spirit in me now has a challenge - to stop smoking The real I felt no urge for a cigarette." We humbly ask You now to help us become successful in the journey to quit smoking. If you or someone close to you is struggling with the same challenge, using Prayer to quit smoking will help to win this battle. -Faithful Father, remind me that I have your divine strength working through my mind, heart, and soul, and therefore, I can overcome every addiction only if I can want to do so with all my heart and soul. I used With the graces Oh Lord I thank you for your great love and kindness, blessed be your name in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I can seek comfort in you. Written by. Last time I tried to quit, I did it without patches. got home!) Help us to make holy use of all the trials we face in our lives. You have made us focus on the great things in our lives, and so I trust you to help me quit smoking and lead my life in a disciplined manner, focusing on good health. I quit without the normal withdrawal symptoms that you would expect. By smoking an unclean spirit enters a person. and my WHOLE kitchen, laundry area was infiltrated with gaZILLIONS of Choose a date within the next two weeks, so you have enough time to prepare without losing your motivation to quit. Here is a testimony of his repentance: "I came to church, falling on my knees with a contrite heart before the Holy Altar. I understand that this is unhealthy, and this causes me a lot of stress and trouble, but I am unable to get away from it, and therefore, I seek your help and motivation. Amen. 1 August 2005. conflict is the inner conflict. Give us the grace to grow in union with You each day. True desire is a decision of the spirit, not merely mental thoughts. Stay away from the Jim Bean, though, all restraint -- Emerald (emerald1@cox.net), August 03, 2002. MaryLu Roman Catholic Short Prayer to Quit Smoking. Final Words: Everyone will agree that addiction is challenging, heartbreaking and damaging to health.