I really agree with some on here that says God gives us a free will. I have only 35 days clean and sober, and while I know that Jesus can give me strength (my HP) I also know that I am faced with the choice to not have that first drink or drug. Since I figured out that I do have a choice in the past month or so, somehow I feel free. Just cause the thought pops into my head, does not mean I have to act on the thought. I can exercise my right to not take that first drink cuz after that, I do not believe i have a choice, I am inebriated and all of my choices are skewered.