40 Days to Awaken Your Sober MindНамуна

I get it, the moment you remove alcohol from an evening habit or social experience, you might feel a void. A space where the distraction used to go. A place where it seemed like a way to connect with others. But that space isn’t a problem, it’s an invitation. The place that once offered surface connection becomes an opportunity to show more authenticity.

God doesn’t leave you empty. He fills you with what’s actually good. Psalm 107 promises lasting satisfaction, not just short-term relief. Jesus says when you hunger and thirst for the right things, you'll be filled up.

The passage in John describes Jesus proclaiming, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink,” and then explaining that those who believe in Him will have “rivers of living water” flowing from within them. Sounds to me like a place of abundance, not scarcity. A place of soul satisfaction instead of just chasing a buzz or feelings that are fleeting and run dry.

So ask yourself: What have I been hungry for? What inner thirst am I trying to quench and how? What might happen if I let God meet that need instead?

Listen, Sister, this isn’t about deprivation. It’s about redirection toward something truly nourishing.

Prayer:
Lord, fill the spaces in me that I used to numb. Let Your presence be my comfort, and Your joy be my strength. Fill me with overflowing joy and contentment in the present.

Journal Prompt:
List five healthy, life-giving things you could do instead of drinking. Choose one and try it this week.