Originally Posted by
Drummer5000 
Reasons I want to quit.
My marriage hurts when I drink.
I am sure it is hurting my health.
I am convicted by the Holy Spirit to quit, and cannot stand before God when I drink.
I am studying to be a pastor at a seminary.
So... How do I start. Things I've tried
I told my wife I had snuck alcohol and she got pretty mad. I have told her before that I was trying to quit and at this point she is losing hope in me. She is pretty sick of dealing with it at all.
I have a good friend who can keep me accountable and has been, but it doesn't really help a ton.
I've never done AA or anything like it but may consider it, although I am incredibly busy with studies. Help me!
Welcome, glad you're here!I
I have a friend in AA who is a pastor. He had completed seminary and did a couple tours in Afghanistan as well. All that was before he found AA - Without this guy I doubt I would be sober today. He got me through my first few months with daily visits / coffee and talk.
My friend is approaching two years sobriety - I am at almost a year.
We have supported each other - sobriety allowed me to finish a degree started many, many years ago. My friend was so inspired he started PHD work.
Today I read in Oswald Chambers about gracious uncertainty. Without knowing what will happen, we have faith in His grace.......
My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers
Sobriety changes everything -
you can help so many with your pastoral completion. AA will be a blessing for you and those that God puts in your path, I am sure. So many need your guidance.
Peace be with us all on our journey's. Hope you find your way.
God could and would if He were sought.........