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Made
a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of GOD as
we understood Him.
"... If anyone would come after me, he must
deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."
(Luke
9:23**)
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The third step is the
heart of surrendering to the process of recovery. It is an act of
faith. It is an extraordinary step that can have a profound impact on
those who willingly embrace it. You may have a conversion experience
as described by some who have gone before you, but as you practice
this step (most people don't just take it--they take it over and over
until it "clicks"), you will begin to see changes in your
life you could not have imagined when you were drinking or using
drugs.
From
the spiritual enlightenment that results from applying Step 3 in our
lives, we come to recognize the negative characteristics that inhibit
our further growth and development. We become willing to let them go,
and to rely on God to free us from their grips. Through faith we can
quiet the voice within that causes us turmoil and stress, releasing
the ties that bind them together. And through faith we strengthen our
relationship with our Higher Power. As time goes by, we come to know
God's Will, and we strive to follow in the direction that it leads
us. Through faith we step aside, allowing God to work His miracles.
The process of acceptance silences the unnecessary worry over the
things that we cannot change. In times of stress, when we apply our
new found faith, we are filled with energy, and we become
reconditioned, revitalized and enlivened. Hopeful expectant fills our
vision. Spiritual reflection becomes a way of life, enlightening our
path, showing us the way to serenity is on the horizon. Before you
commence your journey, bear in mind that the reconditioning of your
mind is very important to stay in connection with the Hand of God who
will lead you. God alone has the ability to rise above the confines
of our mind to carry us into the realm of the spirit. A person who
attains the essential knowledge of God's all-pervasiveness will
unlock the doors to true freedom and happiness.
In years now of
counseling, I have leaned so much about the obstacles we can put in
our way blocking our progress, something that I myself had to learn
in my own recovery, in order to overcome drugs and alcohol. I had to
replace the old scripts that I grew-up learning, the self-destructive
stuff I heard everyday and start believing that the God that loved
me, could restore me to health - instill in me the power to live a
healthy clean and sober life. So many people have problems with this
step because they have not yet resolved those kind of issues yet in
their lives. You have to be willing to put total faith in God to
restore you fully. Remember we are always here you can call
upon us any time....
BTEM1985@Aim.com
323-907-8212 .(cell)
SU-250000-103-SUEM
3.00E+000
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Serenity Prayer:Click the
picture a great Singer,
Serenity Prayer /\
Click the picture a great Singer,
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St. Francis Prayer:
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one great band
St. Francis Prayer
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Hope you like these common "Prayers," I know they
have made huge changes in my life as helped me to keep God focused. This site, These are just sections from papers over the
years, I have been doing this since 1985 when I was the Spiritual Advisor for a center and the development director
for another over the years. I learned that recovery can take on a great number of faces for different people. Although,
one thing I have always believed is Faith Based Recovery has an indwelling success rate unlike any other form. However, I
talk to people all over the world and meet people who's belief system in not as mine, we do not judge people, we do not categorize people
in little groups, what is important is your recovery regardless of your sex, religion, or national origin. Sure it would be
nice to know that everyone was in a personal relationship with The God our Savior Creator and Salvation, this site is meant
to help you establish, (If you have not done so already), and or keep a strong recovery life daily. A tool. I have been greatly blessed, in that, God has opened doors in other countries
around the world for us. Many of you know already, for those that do not, I have a disc & Nerve disease, it is real hard
for me just to be able to do what normal people do everyday, I say this to say that, it may take me some time but I usually
get around to getting things done. I do write for more than one on-line site, if you don't see activity here does not mean
that I will not get around to posting papers, there are time when I get stuck in bed for periods.
This site is meant for you... You matter, don't let anyone ever lead you
to believe differently. God made you unlike anyone else, even though we kind-of look similar to others, there are
very many great things about us God made just for us / in us.. Remember that! And Live accordingly. :) :)
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