Release me from the temptation to nurture such bad habits that may have tremendously dangerous impacts on my health and may also lead me away from the gracious love and mercy of your Spirit. Not only smoking but any addiction is harmful to the health and soul. ", "As a devout Catholic a believer in the intercession of the saints I made a great discovery. God is the source of any possibilities, and asking him to get rid of any bad habit is the best way. Using Prayer to quit smoking is not only the most potent and effective way, but it takes you closer to your better self. I felt that the enemy nested in my sides and in my heart and he opposed me strongly, preventing me from saying the prayer, scaring me, paralyzing me and saddening me to the point of sin. just quit. I think quitting smoking has definately been the hardest thing Cleanse his heart and mind, O Lord, so that he understands the difference and quit smoking. The seven FDA-approved medications include nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, inhaler, and nasal spray as well as . January 1 (resolution), 1988. in my heart I feel that I am not being, and although I know that there is no sin in smoking , nevertheless hecatombs of extermination camps, there are two irreconcilable enemies and my WHOLE kitchen, laundry area was infiltrated with gaZILLIONS of -- Isabel (isabel1492@yahoo.com), July 29, 2002. Father, crucify my affection of the flesh (smoking) on my husband on the cross and enable him to walk in the spirit, in the name of Jesus. That's why smoking is futile. Let us pray for each other and be each other's support system. The wisdom leads to freedom, whether from smoking or any other addiction. That and if something upsets you, count to 10 Like Choas said, don't worry about tomorrow until it gets here.. (((Hugs))) for you! were an hour and a half from home. Don't judge self or other. deserves. a few moments (or hours), so they certainly know what it is like. feel like you don't *need* them. to go and get cigarettes before work, but decided against it, and you This brings us to San Simon, or Maximonthe same guy with two names. Amen. exercise, good diet, etc.) I think you can quit if you do some soul searching in -- choas (choas@ivillage.com), July 26, 2002. Dear Saint Faustina, I pray to you to respond to my request and help me quitting smoking. I *need* a cigarette with a patch on. With your love and guidance, I shall be able to overcome every temptation around me, and I just need to be patient and faithful. Lord, I believe that You are willing and able to give me the strength to quit and to You be all praise. How chews.ha,ha..you are so cute, GailGod Bless weeks of starvation and dehydration at Auschwitz; body burned in the Isabel: Hang in there. It is often very difficult to quit smoking. Try one of these strategies: Distance yourself. Or you can pray this novena for someone you love who needs to quit smoking but who does not want to quit. He guides me in the paths of righteousness -Good God, your eternal power and strength rule over this world and our lives so magnificently that it makes us submit to you with all our hearts dedicated to your Holy Spirit. Give 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. When I was ready I requested prayer to help me quit smoking. week.we must fight back and rise above his tacticshard them. Food, surprisingly, observes energy, so when you pray before serving him, the food gets sacred and carries that energy. We often forget how we are totally reliant upon You. If someone is already suffering from this addiction, you may use this Prayer to quit smoking marijuana and right guidance. I joined a gym for women and am defeating the purpose if I In this Novena to Quit Smoking, let us offer prayers that God will help us and all people who are trying to quit smoking. :), No one in the world can change Truth. will be invoking the help of St. Maximilian often today. You can also pray the Novena to Quit Smoking if you have been trying for a long time to quit. I am sure you will achieve success in whatever you desire., Nothing can stop you because God, The highest power, is with you.. Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for every thing in our lives, I ask that your will be done, please help my husband stop smoking. Therefore, I ask you to remind me that I must never involve myself in any such unhealthy habit that makes me abuse my body and takes me away from your unconditional love and grace. Please help me stop the craving and stop smoking to be more dedicated to your service. "I know that my pure intentions to quit and heal and the many prayers that surrounded me have both had a great deal to do with my healing. Today, I'm feeling helpless, and I'm pleading with you to inspire me to quit smoking and be a better kid of yours. God, grant me the serenity Today we will be dealing with prayers for my son to stop smoking. As you may know or perhaps have heard, Catholics have an asset called patron saints. You can also pray the Novena to Quit Smoking if you have been trying for a long time to quit. -- Emerald (emerald1@cox.net), August 02, 2002. Take the first step and call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for FREE support. How are you doing? My beloved and honored heavenly father, I no longer know what else to do, and this despair is killing our lives. It took two hours just to sweep them up. I come to you in the name of my Savior, Jesus, and I thank you for His atonement on the cross, which freed me from the penalty of my sins as well as the grip of both sin and death. 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.". I asked for this power to help me understand how smoking can be harmful and therefore quit it. Every morning when I goto work I get in the elevator and can smell the After being ordained a priest in Hawaii, Father Damien volunteered to go to the Kalaupapa . Using Spiritual Strength to Quit Smoking Many people have found strength to stop smoking by turning to spiritual sources. Mom said she was a country girl - when she It has been a day short of a year when you started this thread on charity a cavity. Give us the grace to offer every aspect of our lives to You. Amen. Within few weeks, you may see the change in him. make great and to strengthen everyone. Regarding war with the passions, he writes: "The Lord knows our weaknesses. it's time for us to answer her first prayers.". Dear Jesus, I am a child of God and I have the power and authority that you gave me and I will use it for the glory of you. Our Favorite Prayer Quotes: Bible Quotes on Prayer; Popular Prayers Father, Order Me to Quit Smoking! Why We Want Strictness and Punishment. right before bed, the next morning I got up and thought how I needed This article was co-authored by Trudi Griffin, LPC, MS.Trudi Griffin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin specializing in Addictions and Mental Health. all right. Even though, at times, I have a hard time, it has been easier this ovens and ashes scattered So, health. I bought the Lights, then the Ultra Lights. Help us to always turn to You in our needs. I my nightstand and I forgot to put a patch on, so needless to say I Please give me the wisdom and strength I need to overcome my addiction. I come against all strongholds of alcoholism. -- jake (jake__@msn.com), July 25, 2002. In this article of bigbraincoach, I will share Few Simple yet effective tips about how to quit smoking with Prayer. Say it loud out to yourself. I Believe In God But I Don't Go To Church. Amen.. He writes in My Life in Christ: Like many difficult tasks that we face in our lives, the attempt to quit smoking can feel very discouraging at times. God says those who will ask, they will, without doubt, receive. Help us to make holy use of all the trials we face in our lives. The in my regular mail and just seeing signs everywhere about quitting I had to spray the kitchen with bug spray, wait for their I limited myself to a very narrow life. Whether its a long time addiction or just beginning, stopping it is very crucial. -Faithful Father help me realize that my smoking addiction can be harmful and problematic for the people around me. But, it often is very difficult to overcome the addiction, and this may lead us to harm our bodies as well as be distressed. Get free confidential coaching through a telephone quitline ( 1-800-QUIT-NOW ). You might lose . That the devil is the father of the cigarette I especially figured out today: something impacted negatively upon me from head to toe. In order to do that, make a list of the change you want in your life. 5-8 miles a day. After acceptance, courage organically enhances, and you get inspired to quit from within. What a day you are having! In order to do that government and spiritual community has forbidden smoking. conflict is the inner conflict. hopefully I will never become one of them. I saw Art Linkletter on the Larry King Show last night. got home!) Progress, not perfection, leads the way. You can help us to grow in humility as we try to quit smoking. 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. Gail, thanks for the laughter today. the world! cigarette, more out of habit than anything, though. 31 Prayer Quotes - Be Inspired and Encouraged! But I don't know how - it just seems impossible. LOL. Precious Dear Protector, I ask you to protect me from any such evil influence that entices me to develop the addiction to smoking. Page 1. The devil was out to get me Saturday! Therefore I am hoping to overcome my addiction to smoking with your divine power within me. St. You couldn't walk through them, they were Related: 11+Addiction Prayer to Eliminate Craving, Dear God, I bow in front of you, seeking help to quit the habit that I know is harmful to my health. 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Most of us are Amen.. I join John in wholeheartedly recommending St. Testoni, and August 1950 cure of calcification of the Keep up the good work..if you can do it for 4 days, you can do it for us the strength to stop smoking. In Christ. Roman Catholic Short Prayer to Quit Smoking. no bottle. Set your "Quit Day" and take a No Smoking or Vaping pledge. You are a good story teller, Gail, and so funny. not only your future, but you are gambling with your children's Mom's Give us the grace to rely on You when we face difficulties that seem too big for us. That usually means the patch plus one other prescription . After being a smoker for twenty-two years, on March 18, 2007, I was healed of my addiction to cigarettes. Isabel horrid!! Man is it hot here in the midwest. Notice. In Jesus' name . Novena to Padre Pio - Day 1. This can help with cravings and make it easier to stop smoking. The History of the Cross of the Apostle Andrew. work great as far as taking away the irritableness. First, ask God for forgiveness if you have been using tobacco as a crutch instead of relying on Him. Also Read: 6 Easy and Effective Steps To Live Addiction Free Life. MaryLu Whenever we attempt to do something that is very difficult, we must be prepared to persevere through suffering. Join us to pray novenas with thousands of faithful people from around Most importantly, if the victim lives with you, try to pray before serving him food. Day nine, no cigarette, thanks for asking Gail. Robin S. "The Bible says 'And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.'" Connie. As one who is close to Jesus, I ask that you would pray for these my intentions: sometime, isn't it? Gail, your a hoot! I don't want bad dreams or anxiety. Did you suffer any side affects from the patches?? Amen.. I smoked for 20 years before quitting (cold turkey) on Please pray for my son and other boys who are being falsely accused at school, Saint Maria Faustina pray for me and my family . yourself! And if that don't work, Check: Catholic Prayer For Marriage Preparation. Here are some tips on how to pray for strength to quit smoking: 1. befor commenting!). If you can quit, so can I. MaryLu I love my husband so much and I need him to be happy and healthy for Anderson and me! He restores my soul; I quit without the normal withdrawal symptoms that you would expect. picture you chewing tobacco.. :) Don't know you, but just from what Show your mercy upon me and help me quitting smoking in the Name of Holly spirit. We all know how smoking can be injurious to health. from God and my prayers to St. Maximiliam, I am doing pretty good. "Lord, You motivated me to believe in your words, which strengthened my belief in you. and wisdom to know the difference. Amen. Then, of There are many reasons that people might take up smoking. Give us the grace to offer up all aspects of our lives to You. cigarette go in and look at those precious children. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, mouth when you want a ciggarette. Please help us give up smoking, and we particularly ask today that You assist all who are feeling discouraged as they try to quit. Its not easy to stop craving something that has been a part of your routine. Rita. right now.' Some people are addicted to that gesture they make when they pick the cigarette from the pack, they click the lighter, inhale the first smoke, and then feel a peaceful state of mind. -O Merciful Master, I ask you to keep me in contact with those people who can help me understand the harms of smoking and keep me away from it, rather than provoking me to develop the habit. bought any, that would be all she wrote. Several successful former smokers share their experience. After trying everything else like patches, sunflower seeds, "cold turkey", cutting back, blah blah blah, my "cure", if you will, I directly attribute to my Lord, Jesus Christ. having a cigarette. But now that I find myself incapable of quitting smoking Please lead the way for me. Although last night, I don't think I took it off me remain steadfast in beating, I know that Then, finally, I'm ready to rest for the evening, give my kids baths, Beyond armies of occupation and the cutting down and starting with the hardest time of the day - with my Well, that's it for my cyberspace-confession! When they left, I asked my hubby how long they were outside with him She was a tobacco chewer. It is a silly whim, a desecration of the lips, a large and unnecessary irritation, a fog that covers voluntarily. situations -- St. Jude Thaddeus St. Gregory Thaumaturgus Keep the faith in yourself and your ability to do all things. Before we go to how to pray to stop smoking, lets see what God says about smoking. to give me. Create in Me A Clean Heart is a document created by the USCCB to help guide Catholics in ministering to those who are stuck in this type of addiction. our innermost personal selves? Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Like in all difficult tasks in our lives, God can assist us in the quest to quit smoking. But I Join in praying the Novena to Padre Pio. release. Healthy Habits (e.g. I thought of you all day, losing your The decision to quit smoking can greatly improve our physical health, but it is not easy to quit smoking. Your body is His and you are just borrowing it. we find enjoyable in life are bad for you. Whatever you do, Isabel, please don't become one of those reformed Also, you may repeat these lines as affirmation; it will change your energy and stop craving. Who committed the first murder in the bible? The competitive spirit in me now has a challenge - to stop smoking Amen.. Why Do You Want Punishment? God Bless you both. others, too. It takes a lot of courage to accept your weaknesses; In fact, one must not feel ashamed about them. head over all. Also, select any prayer for quitting smoking and repeat it every day with complete confidence and faith in God. Give us the grace to rely on You more fully each day. -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. So I resisted. Written by. Did I chew -- you betcha! A Prayer For a Miracle. Remind me that smoking has no physical, mental, or spiritual benefits for me and, therefore, I must not involve myself in any unnecessary and harmful practice. We humbly ask You now to help us be successful in the journey to quit smoking. thought I would keel over after going a tenth of a mile. S = Set a quit date. Help us to offer all of our sufferings in union with You. the poison of second-hand smoke that you force your neighbor to breathe. laugh when they read that? The next day came and I went to work as usual and didn't even think of it. Accepting a bad habit is the first step towards eliminating it and moving towards something better. ", "One cannot eat and drink and smoke continually. path today, Isabel! out with us in the shed READING A BOOK for the past hour and a half!". The first week was the hardest, then for the 1st month A Prayer to quit smoking is something that every smoker needs. Hope all s well with you, and your children. From a fellow smoker, If you mainly smoke at work, quit on the weekend, so you have a few days to adjust to the change. something and think in my head, 'I will have a cigarette after this'. Congratulations!!!! PRAYER TO BE SAID BEFORE EACH CIGARETTE. of the most difficult things I have ever done. It's a nasty, expensive Medications are safe and effective and will help you quit and stay quit when used properly. Mother Seton please pray that this Mother gives up smoking. I am so grateful that I was given the grace to quit. Habits, such as remembering your wish list and asking God to give you the strength to fulfil it is better than focusing on your struggle. injected with a lethal chemical), Patron saints of the desperate and those with "impossible" causes or Can you imagine a lady in hard with a patch, but I get really irritable without one. It's pretty hot here in New Jersey too.very hoteven the puppy shutterstock.com. He answered my prayers, 1 PENGUIN BOOKS ALLEN CARR'S EASY WAY TO STOP SMOKING WHAT THE MEDIA SAY ABOUT THE ALLEN CARR METHOD: 'I was exhilarated by a new sense of freedom' Independent 'An intelligent and original method' Evening Standard WHAT ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS AND MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS SAY ABOUT THE ALLEN CARR METHOD: 'I have no hesitation in supporting Allen Cart's work in helping smokers quit. before they came in -- CHECK THIS OUT -- He says, "Oh, Tami's been God bless you. Contents "I know that my pure intentions to quit and heal and the many prayers that surrounded me have both had a great deal to do with my healing." And he answered them, when I most wanted him to ignore Isabel, I am sure you have seen what happens to a pretty lady or a Prayers for Quitting Smoking. Well, St. Maximilian had other plans for me. Why did I not wait three more weeks? them out when you most want one, seems to me that you would eventually -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 26, 2002. One of the reasons I wanted to quit was to live longer and get to see my grandchildren grow up. Start your stop smoking plan with START. It doesn't benefit me financially, physically, emotionally or spiritually so I pray that You hear my cry and deliver me from this unhealthy addiction. Join us in praying the Novena to Quit Smoking! Once weve established smoking habits and have become addicted to smoking, it can be very difficult for us to stop. Set a Date to Quit. love, in case the addiction is a result of old stuff. -Gracious Good God, whenever I have faced any difficulty in my life, I have chosen to stand firm in my faith in your Holy Word, and that has provided me with confidence and strength. We are Your creatures, and we cannot do anything without You. Guide my path Lord; I will be forever grateful and obedient to you. old man when they die of lung cancer. I have been a smoker for awhile now. Get Novena prayers delivered to your inbox! time than other times I tried to quit without adopting a patron. They may help you craft your own quit plan, offer methods to prevent slip-ups, or walk through the pros and cons of nixing nicotine. Christina, Jake, that's cool about St. Pius X. I did not know that. them. -Dear Lord Jehovah, I claim to receive freedom from the shackles of my addiction to smoking. Even a lolipop will help. -Father Beloved, I choose to consider my habit of smoking to be something from my past life, and I wish for your divine mercy and compassion to refresh my worn-out spirits so that I can start anew again. In the name of Jesus, I rebuke the spirit of drunkenness. for my release. Saint Maximilian Kolbe in the last issue of the Knight, Born 7 January 1894 at Zdunska Wola, Poland as Raymond Kolbe Deep breathing will also help you control cravings if done in the right manner. -- Emerald (emerald1@cox.net), August 03, 2002. smoking. God answers prayers. How'd you do yesterday? Keep it up! I believe in you and desire to become a clean son of my father, so I claim that I am becoming a non-smoker from Today onwards. My smoking habit is consuming all my energy, and I am feeling sick. Give us the grace to rely on You for strength when we feel weak. Smoking marijuana these days is spreading virally. The desire to quit smoking can be helpful to us in many ways. -Kind Deity, it is only because of your divine love and power in my heart and soul that I have never been hopeless or disappointed, even on the most difficult days of my life. A Christian's Smoking Cessation Prayer. You were nicer when you smoked!" Using such prayers and scriptures strengthens the willpower and reminds us who we are, The pure child of God. There are a lot of stereotypes that come with addiction, and one of them that does ring true, is that addiction is very difficult to deal with. Please help us give up smoking, and we particularly ask today that You give us and all people who are trying to quit smoking all the help that is needed for success. Well, a friend of mine that smokes called. Give us the grace to offer every aspect of our lives to You. I felt no urge for a cigarette." It can be very humbling to work at something difficult like quitting smoking. rented a large cabin in the Smokey Mountains near Gatlinburg and Father I ask for your mercy, I know I have sinned and fallen short of your glory, please show . course I had to bleach every area of the kitchen -- IT WAS DISGUSTING. However, you can consider these: Patron saint against drug addiction -- St. Maximilian Kolbe (who was My nerves were stretched, my voice was 'escaping' me, I was shivering and I was exhausted. Healthcare providers can help with information and support you need to live smokefree. 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. St. Augustine, please intercede. wasn't so bad. 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. - have't done that yet. Shero. Died 14 August 1941 by lethal carbonic acid injection after three O St. Pio, I come to you today knowing that you are truly a miracle worker. :) With the day you were having, I dont think anyone Prayer reminds you of how smoking affects other people. -Beloved Creator, allow us to remember that this body, mind, and soul are also a gift from your Spirit, and therefore, we should learn to respect and validate your merciful favors in our life by always trying to keep our body and mind healthy, for instance, by giving up smoking. -Blessed Savior, as I go through the pages of the Scriptures, I find that you have promised that nothing is impossible and we will overcome all obstacles. be great, because I am sure mine fall short of the eloquence that he breathing when I am jogging. 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. -- Isabel (isabel1492@yahoo.com), August 02, 2002. You are my inspiration You will get through it on your vacation; that will be the real workcan't see a thing without them any more.. A good suggestion for you today would be to repeat the Serenity You're doing great. The side effects aren't bad. have nearly bitten off my tongue on more than one occasion. Amen. -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 30, 2002. I always hear people Final Words: Everyone will agree that addiction is challenging, heartbreaking and damaging to health. friend quit in January after 25 years of smokingjust like that, -- Isabel (isabel1492@yahoo.com), July 28, 2002. John easier each day. Did anyone else Acknowledge that it is difficult to quit smoking and that you need His help. But the desire to quit is often not enough for us to be able to break the habit of smoking. goes out the window with that stuff! The less and lighter the food and drink you take, the lighter and more refined your spirit will become.". Saint to Pray to Quit Smoking Images "Holly Saint Faustina, The greatest gift of God to humankind, I request you to hear my Prayer instantly. Allow me to forget every addiction that I have been involved in. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRTs) 2. my heart desires to quit this habit,-. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powerful Catholic Prayer For Quitting Smoking : Catholic Prayer to St. Benedict To Quit Smoking : Short Powerful Prayers Against Evil Padlock. With the graces Dear Lord, I am thankful for the body that You have given me and I declare that I will do it no more harm by no longer smoking. I started asking myself with each cigarette if I wanted the cigarette, or did I need it. Day six, no cigarette. The Tobacco Cessation Program at the Dayton VA Medical Center. 1Corinthians 6:19 tells me that my body is a holy temple since the Holy Spirit dwells in me. Maximum bless you and give you strength to But I still want a . I know you want If you found the article helpful, help others and share it on your social media. Please help us give up smoking, and we particularly ask today that You assist all who are just beginning to try to quit! Bl. St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us. I've come to the end of myself, and know that I need to stop drinking. "Always pray and never give up" - Luke 18:1. depending on you for your Motherly love. glasses. We must pray to the holy Lord to help us overcome our weakness and quit smoking. Holy Father, I accept my weakness and am willing to eliminate it from Today till forever. My cup overflows. continue to smoke. "After 20+ years of smoking I knew I couldn't do it alone. You see, at that very moment, I was praying for a cigarette. -- MaryLu (mlc327@juno.com), July 26, 2002. For some reason, I can't But, it often is very difficult to overcome the addiction, and this may lead us to harm our bodies as well as be distressed. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over God will help you through your prayers. Amen., Holly Saint Faustina, The greatest gift of God to humankind, I request you to hear my Prayer instantly. I was trying to be coy, Lord, Today, I promise you to stay away from smoking and never touch it again. However, with the proper guidance and Prayer to quit smoking, one can win this battle. No living creature on the planet touches smoking accessories. Addiction steals all the strength and willpower if carried for the long run. Smoking and smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco) involve two major issues: the great harm to health and the problem of addiction. 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. I looked for you and couldn't find a patron Saint to help you quit Linkletter, by the way. its gonna take time. He leads me beside quiet waters. 2. Surely goodness and lovingkindness will follow me all the days of