Adam Schwaegerman

"I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done" -Psalm 118:17

You didn't bring me THIS FAR, just to bring me this far. -Phillipians 1:6

I cannot tell of your loving kindness, forgiveness, and redemption from the grave. -Psalm 88:11

No rocks are going to cry out while I still draw breath! -Luke 19:40

"Let everything that has breath PRAISE THE LORD" -Psalm 150:6

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Adam Schwaegerman

August 24, 2022 was a significant day in my and my family's lives. With shaking hands, self hatred, and doubt I made a choice to stop drinking alcohol and using drugs. I wasn't sure of anything except I could not live like that anymore. I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I knew I was in for a battle. As days turned into weeks, my committment became stronger. I began to think to myself, "what if I can actually live sober." Weeks turned to months and sobriety became more normal. Hands weren't shaking anymore. Night sweats subsided. Moods began to stabilize. My desires changed from wanting to escape to wanting to heal broken relationships. My family stood by me through thick and thin. They were my reason. When months turned into a year, I felt true confidence that I hadn't felt in as long as I can remember. My body was transforming back into a healthy one. My soul began healing. My spirit felt God's love again. I am the prodigal son that returned home and He is the loving Father that watched for me and RAN when He saw me coming back home (Luke 15:20).

If you are reading this, know that God loves you! Even when we're ugly, broken, hurting, imperfect, He loves us! You may not believe that, but I dare you to ask Him. I was bound in the chains of addiction and He broke through with love. His love is endless, free, and for you! All you have to do is ask Him. Come home. He loves you!

2 weeks ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

Adam Schwaegerman

‪@franschwaegerman7867‬ and I got to take ‪@isabellaschwaegerman5655‬ to see the US Women's National Volleyball team as USA took on China last night. What an experience!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Adam Schwaegerman

July 14, 2007 we said "I do." 18 years later I get to spend every day of this journey with my best friend. Thank God He blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.

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Adam Schwaegerman

18 years ago we said yes to love. 18 years later I'm so happy we did. I married my best friend ‪@franschwaegerman7867‬

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5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Adam Schwaegerman

Looking back, every picture has alcohol in it. I was life of the party, but if you look closely you see the pain of addiction.

I worked hard to fake everyone out, keep them at bay. I fought hard to keep my addiction alive. Pride and stubbornness kept me in chains.

But JESUS set me free from addiction & sin. He took my hopelessness, addiction, pain, and insecurities and gave me love, joy, hope, peace, and patience.

He will do the same for you, if you will humble yourself and ask.

The liar tells you it's too late, you've gone too far, he won't forgive you. But the truth is if you are breathing, then there's hope for you.

Ask JESUS to forgive you and be your Lord. He will run to you if you will turn to Him.

Luke 15:11-31

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5 months ago | [YT] | 2

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Adam Schwaegerman

Far too many times I bite off more than I can chew, over commit myself, and then burn out or quit.

If the last 3 years has taught me anything, it is this: I don't control as much as I thought or would like to.

Real success isn't earned in a moment or a day. It is matastisized over years of commitment until it becomes part of you.

Let's say you want to be healthy. You make a new years resolution. You buy a gym membership, work out clothes, shoes, and supplements. You go all in.

One month later you're idle and back to eating bad food. Now you're feeling depressed. Thoughts beat you up in the quiet of your mind. You avoid people and situations that remind you of your failure to stay committed.

Where did plans go wrong?

Most times I failed to keep my commitment it can be traced back to unrealistic expectations. When I'm setting goals, I'm feeling great and positive, not taking into account the bad days.

We've been conditioned in the modern society to demand results fast. That explains the explosion of weight loss drugs on the market. We want the results now and none of the pain.

When I set goals now I consider the very real possibility of failure. What am I willing to do on my worst day? I will do that for 1 year.

Confidence and success are built daily. There are no short cuts.

Set a schedule, time, and place and stick to it. Eliminate as many excuses as possible. The more solid your plan, the more likely you will succeed.

After a successful year you will build true confidence and then can re-evaluate your goals. Perhaps you add 5 minutes. Small increase over a year make a huge difference.

There is no rush. This isn't a sprint. It is more important to be consistent rather than dynamic.

Second, stop listening to feelings. This may be simple to say, but harder to live.

Some days your mind will overload your thoughts with excuses and reasons to miss. Ignore the mind and do. Just get into movement.

I used to entertain my inner arguments with my mind, wasting time and procrastinating until I would eventually give in.

Why ever give it a thought? Just do it. Feelings will come and go, but when you commit to something and see it thru you build an inner strength that is so worth it!

You can do it!

1. Set a realistic goal
2. Ignore the excuses

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Adam Schwaegerman

Celebrating 31 months of sobriety!

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