Hello, my name is Prem. I am 38 years old. I am a recovered Alcoholic, and have been for two years. (I met Jesus 3 years ago!)
I started drinking when I was in my teens. I was really enjoying it and never thought of stopping it until I realized that it was affecting my health especially my mental health. I noticed that suicidal thoughts and loneliness were haunting me so strongly than ever before.
I fought the battle of the bottle for more than 10 years. I wanted to stop drinking, but all my attempts to stop it were in vain which led me to a conclusion that I got addicted to alcohol and never could come out of it. Around that time I happened to go to ‘Recon Center’ (The Cochin Lampstand) where I met Jesus Christ.
The scripture that really touched me was John 14:6 “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. I thought I try this God as I had been seeking real God all my life.
I couldn’t stop drinking even after I was attending the worship regularly, but one thing I could say that when I was in the church it was a nice and different feeling.
But one day I realized that I have no more craving for drinking.
I was still quite suspicious. I was wondering whether this was just a temporary feeling or if it really was permanent. I didn’t have the maturity or wisdom to understand Jesus and His grace. To make sure, I tried drinking once again but I couldn’t drink it or enjoy it.
Then it was confirmed to me that this change was by my Jesus.
Now old things have passed away and all things are new. I have no craving to drink alcohol anymore and do not drink anymore. You see, that old man is gone, Praise God!
You too can be free from this wretched life drainer, get in touch with us.
Posted on October 12, 2013 by Recon Center