Jake, this really touched me. I feel for you, and I have been where you are. I started drinking when I was 15, and was a stone alcoholic for about 7 years; and God delivered me in 1987. He delivered me in one day, literally. I wasn't even a Christian back then, but I did believe in God. For years, I was a stone cold alcoholic, always had a beer in my hand, drank all day every day. I would pass out at night, and in the morning I would get up, throw up, brush my teeth, and then figure out how I was going to get some beer. That was my life... And then one day, after having longed to be rid of that problem (for it was indeed my master, and I was powerless against it), when I went to open a beer, suddenly I saw it as I had never seen it before. I kid you not - I looked at that Budweiser bottle, and all I could see was a snarling little devil inside saying, "Come on, open me up and drink me!". Well, I didn't, and I haven't since. Since that day in the summer of 1987 when God Almighty opened my eyes, I have NEVER been tempted to drink alcohol, not even once. And do you know why? Because I could finally SEE WHAT IT IS. Have you ever noticed that on some bars or restaurants that serve alcohol, there is a sign with the word "SPIRITS" (Beer, wine, spirits)? That is because brewing/distilling foods to make alcohol is a form of witchcraft, and it creates a doorway for devils. Devils are spirits. They are the spirits of the Nephilim, or the sons of the fallen angels. Jesus called them unclean spirits. And every time that you drink a beer, or a shot, or anything alcoholic, that brewed or distilled substance entering your body is a gateway that YOU ARE OPENING OF YOUR OWN WILL to usher in whatever devils care to enter. And there are many. That is why drinking alcohol will absolutely DESTROY anything good in your life. It will keep you from seeking and serving God. It will destroy your marriage, and any relationship, whether it be family or friends or business. It will destroy your job, your house, your talents, and your wealth, and it will leave you with nothing, and then you will die in your sins and wind up in hell. There was no alcohol in the garden of Eden where God put Adam. Alcohol, like all drugs, is witchcraft and sorcery, and it is a tool of the fallen ones, which was made available to men after the fall; and its purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy. There are ZERO benefits from drinking alcohol. The Bible has very much to say about it. And I am here to help you if you wish to converse with me. thewordprophet1@gmail.com Do not believe those who say that you can be in recovery, Jake. Of all those who have said that they are in recovery, have you ever heard of one that testified that he had recovered? No. And the truth is, that if there is not a definite point in time when you will be recovered, then you are not in recovery. That system that offers you the illusion of "recovery" is the SAME SYSTEM that got you hooked in the first place, and it is only there to perpetuate your addiction, and keep you enslaved. There is no recovery from addiction. There is only bondage to it, or deliverance from it. The bondage comes from Satan, and the deliverance comes from Jesus Christ. There is no in-between. Much love, Clinton
Wow I never even noticed the meaning of spirts like that it’s actually pretty scary because I do believe you get possessed by a demonic possession because I would never do the things I would do sober and I don’t get violent, I get sad and depressed and just do down at the beginning it’s fun I can have a day of laughing and enjoying myself but then it just goes to hell. Thank you for sharing your story with me I appreciate it so much!
Been in recovery for 11 years. It never gets easier, you just learn to get stronger.when your ready to turn a new chapter you will. Dont give up. And dont fixate or exchange one addiction for another. It will happen. Just have faith brother. And be prudent and keep a clear mind and stay on your path. Much love from Alabama..
Greetings, my friend. Please refer to my comment to our friend Jake above, and I will tell you the same thing that I told him...you are not "in recovery". You are in bondage. If a man is in recovery, then there is a definite point in time when he will be recovered. If there is no said time when he will be fully recovered, then the notion that he is in recovery is a lie. I used to be an alcoholic, my friend, and Jesus delivered me in 1987; and since that time I have never wanted to drink alcohol again, ever. I hate even the smell of it; and even more I hate seeing what it does to people's lives. Jesus Christ is real, my friend. He delivered me from alcoholism 37 years ago, and he is willing and able to deliver you, if you will believe and obey his word. That is why he brought you to this point. Sincerely, Clinton
Hey Jake, I have posted previously on one of your videos encouraging you with pickup making. I saw this video a few days ago and to be honest it scared the crap out of me. Why? Well to be honest, I seriously felt like I was looking at myself in the mirror....Only you were being honest up front. I have struggled my whole life with alcohol addiction. Many reasons behind it linked to past trauma. I somehow managed to continue on for many years and appear to be functioning normally, hiding it from the whole world around me except for my family for years and years. Although, even they were not fully aware the extent of my problems. It all came to a head just over 2 years ago during lockdown when I finally collapsed at home and ended up in intensive care fighting for my life for just short of 3 months. My body simply was unable to continue to deal with the abuse that I had put it through over many years. Why am I telling you all this you might ask? My reason is quite simple. As of today I can truthfully say with my hand on my heart there is hope and light at the end of this tunnel. I unfortunately took this to the extreme. While in hospital went to a place very few people ever come back from. As of today, I am 960 days clean. I like you came out and have chosen to confront my daemons (me almost to late) and have not looked back since. I like you have channeled all my energy into my passion which is similar to yours and this has helped me on my journey more than I can put into words. This chapter of my life is 100% behind me and I can truthfully state I have zero intentions of ever, ever looking back. Think positive, stay strong and follow your dreams brother! You can control this my friend and I promise the other side is a better place.......
Hello Jake, I found your Schecter Green Reign video which was great, I am wanting this guitar. I subscribed to your channel and found this and have been thinking about you for the last couple days. Alcohol is a plague on mankind which takes away from everything we do and damages your mind and body, which we all know. We all like to relax and blow off some steam. I guess if we can't stop cold turkey we should strive to minimize the damage. Edibles, and for me the liquid seems to help - especially helps in getting good sleep - which is so important. Alcohol disrupts your sleep. Don't smoke anything. Maybe a little dry white wine. I'm just throwing some shit out there. I hope you are able to come to terms with this Jake and rock on.
I understand and empathize. Addictions of any kind can take hold of a person, and take everything from them. I was addicted to cocaine when I was in college; and lost virtually everything. Fortunately I've been clean since 1989.
You inspired me to do a Charvel Flying V EVH Stripes . Thank You . I will pray for you my friend . Stay strong 💪 and think positive . I also had an issue . But mine was different from yours . I've had a rough life where I wanted to die . There was a time that I did get into drugs but I put a stop to it before it got worse . My life still isn't perfect but I thank God for everything he has done for me . I will pray for you 🙏 . Take care my friend and God Bless
Thank you so much my brother! We all help each other out my guitar videos brought you to me and God knows why thank you and I’m glad I helped you like your words are helping me
I am an alcoholic and drug addict. Ive been clean for 7 years and its hard at times. Pray and helping others makes it easier. Remember you are not alone, there is alot of us out there. Stay strong and I will be praying for you.
Jake, this really touched me. I feel for you, and I have been where you are. I started drinking when I was 15, and was a stone alcoholic for about 7 years; and God delivered me in 1987. He delivered me in one day, literally. I wasn't even a Christian back then, but I did believe in God.
For years, I was a stone cold alcoholic, always had a beer in my hand, drank all day every day. I would pass out at night, and in the morning I would get up, throw up, brush my teeth, and then figure out how I was going to get some beer. That was my life...
And then one day, after having longed to be rid of that problem (for it was indeed my master, and I was powerless against it), when I went to open a beer, suddenly I saw it as I had never seen it before. I kid you not - I looked at that Budweiser bottle, and all I could see was a snarling little devil inside saying, "Come on, open me up and drink me!".
Well, I didn't, and I haven't since.
Since that day in the summer of 1987 when God Almighty opened my eyes, I have NEVER been tempted to drink alcohol, not even once. And do you know why? Because I could finally SEE WHAT IT IS.
Have you ever noticed that on some bars or restaurants that serve alcohol, there is a sign with the word "SPIRITS" (Beer, wine, spirits)?
That is because brewing/distilling foods to make alcohol is a form of witchcraft, and it creates a doorway for devils. Devils are spirits. They are the spirits of the Nephilim, or the sons of the fallen angels. Jesus called them unclean spirits. And every time that you drink a beer, or a shot, or anything alcoholic, that brewed or distilled substance entering your body is a gateway that YOU ARE OPENING OF YOUR OWN WILL to usher in whatever devils care to enter. And there are many.
That is why drinking alcohol will absolutely DESTROY anything good in your life. It will keep you from seeking and serving God. It will destroy your marriage, and any relationship, whether it be family or friends or business. It will destroy your job, your house, your talents, and your wealth, and it will leave you with nothing, and then you will die in your sins and wind up in hell.
There was no alcohol in the garden of Eden where God put Adam.
Alcohol, like all drugs, is witchcraft and sorcery, and it is a tool of the fallen ones, which was made available to men after the fall; and its purpose is to steal, kill, and destroy.
There are ZERO benefits from drinking alcohol.
The Bible has very much to say about it.
And I am here to help you if you wish to converse with me.
thewordprophet1@gmail.com
Do not believe those who say that you can be in recovery, Jake. Of all those who have said that they are in recovery, have you ever heard of one that testified that he had recovered?
No.
And the truth is, that if there is not a definite point in time when you will be recovered, then you are not in recovery.
That system that offers you the illusion of "recovery" is the SAME SYSTEM that got you hooked in the first place, and it is only there to perpetuate your addiction, and keep you enslaved.
There is no recovery from addiction.
There is only bondage to it, or deliverance from it.
The bondage comes from Satan, and the deliverance comes from Jesus Christ.
There is no in-between.
Much love,
Clinton
Wow I never even noticed the meaning of spirts like that it’s actually pretty scary because I do believe you get possessed by a demonic possession because I would never do the things I would do sober and I don’t get violent, I get sad and depressed and just do down at the beginning it’s fun I can have a day of laughing and enjoying myself but then it just goes to hell. Thank you for sharing your story with me I appreciate it so much!
Been in recovery for 11 years. It never gets easier, you just learn to get stronger.when your ready to turn a new chapter you will. Dont give up. And dont fixate or exchange one addiction for another. It will happen. Just have faith brother. And be prudent and keep a clear mind and stay on your path. Much love from Alabama..
Greetings, my friend.
Please refer to my comment to our friend Jake above, and I will tell you the same thing that I told him...you are not "in recovery". You are in bondage.
If a man is in recovery, then there is a definite point in time when he will be recovered.
If there is no said time when he will be fully recovered, then the notion that he is in recovery is a lie.
I used to be an alcoholic, my friend, and Jesus delivered me in 1987; and since that time I have never wanted to drink alcohol again, ever.
I hate even the smell of it; and even more I hate seeing what it does to people's lives.
Jesus Christ is real, my friend. He delivered me from alcoholism 37 years ago, and he is willing and able to deliver you, if you will believe and obey his word.
That is why he brought you to this point.
Sincerely,
Clinton
Hey Jake, I have posted previously on one of your videos encouraging you with pickup making. I saw this video a few days ago and to be honest it scared the crap out of me. Why? Well to be honest, I seriously felt like I was looking at myself in the mirror....Only you were being honest up front. I have struggled my whole life with alcohol addiction. Many reasons behind it linked to past trauma. I somehow managed to continue on for many years and appear to be functioning normally, hiding it from the whole world around me except for my family for years and years. Although, even they were not fully aware the extent of my problems. It all came to a head just over 2 years ago during lockdown when I finally collapsed at home and ended up in intensive care fighting for my life for just short of 3 months. My body simply was unable to continue to deal with the abuse that I had put it through over many years. Why am I telling you all this you might ask? My reason is quite simple. As of today I can truthfully say with my hand on my heart there is hope and light at the end of this tunnel. I unfortunately took this to the extreme. While in hospital went to a place very few people ever come back from. As of today, I am 960 days clean. I like you came out and have chosen to confront my daemons (me almost to late) and have not looked back since. I like you have channeled all my energy into my passion which is similar to yours and this has helped me on my journey more than I can put into words. This chapter of my life is 100% behind me and I can truthfully state I have zero intentions of ever, ever looking back. Think positive, stay strong and follow your dreams brother! You can control this my friend and I promise the other side is a better place.......
I struggle with the drinks sometimes myself. Chin up my dude. Appreciate you sharing
Thank you bro! It’s ganna be long road but I know what’s important in my life and that’s my sobriety, my family and guitars lol thank you my brother
@@jakethefate you got this!
Hello Jake, I found your Schecter Green Reign video which was great, I am wanting this guitar. I subscribed to your channel and found this and have been thinking about you for the last couple days. Alcohol is a plague on mankind which takes away from everything we do and damages your mind and body, which we all know. We all like to relax and blow off some steam. I guess if we can't stop cold turkey we should strive to minimize the damage. Edibles, and for me the liquid seems to help - especially helps in getting good sleep - which is so important. Alcohol disrupts your sleep. Don't smoke anything. Maybe a little dry white wine. I'm just throwing some shit out there. I hope you are able to come to terms with this Jake and rock on.
Im here with you bro. I’ve been sober for just over 4 years. I grew more as a guitarist in the past 4 years than I did in the 20+ before.
I understand and empathize. Addictions of any kind can take hold of a person, and take everything from them.
I was addicted to cocaine when I was in college; and lost virtually everything. Fortunately I've been clean since 1989.
You inspired me to do a Charvel Flying V EVH Stripes . Thank You . I will pray for you my friend . Stay strong 💪 and think positive . I also had an issue . But mine was different from yours . I've had a rough life where I wanted to die . There was a time that I did get into drugs but I put a stop to it before it got worse . My life still isn't perfect but I thank God for everything he has done for me . I will pray for you 🙏 . Take care my friend and God Bless
Thank you so much my brother! We all help each other out my guitar videos brought you to me and God knows why thank you and I’m glad I helped you like your words are helping me
You're a courageous guy. Love the channel, mate.
Thank you my brother!
I am an alcoholic and drug addict. Ive been clean for 7 years and its hard at times. Pray and helping others makes it easier. Remember you are not alone, there is alot of us out there. Stay strong and I will be praying for you.
love the realness bro
You the real
Hope your doing OK bro.
451 days since my last drink.