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Were
entirely ready to have GOD remove all these defects of character.
"If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the
best from
the land." (Isaiah 1:19)
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This
almost feels like an "extra" step, but it makes sense in
the overall pattern of the steps of recovery. Before we turn our
lives over to a higher power, we "come to believe" in
that higher power. Before we give up our defects of character, we
become "entirely ready" to have God remove these defects.
You will notice when looking at the steps there is often a "warming
up" step to prepare us emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to
take an action step. We are being prepared to take action whereas
before sobriety we would tend to not deal with the things straight
away.
"You know, it never occurred to me that I might
"like" my character defects. I was, personally used to
being a victim. I was used to being selfish. These behaviors were
like a favorite old shirt
I kept wearing even when it'd become an
eyesore and embarrassment. Frankly, I was addicted to whining and
complaining. I would lay things down at the alter and before I left
the church go back and pick them back-up, so I had something to
complain about during the week, it sounds crazy now but I loved my own mess. I was
addicted to feeling sorry for myself. I was addicted to blaming other
people for my problems. The fifth step took a while for me, I had to
really, really work at this step. I had to test the waters, so to
speak. I had to try a few times to see what it was like to face a
problem head on without relying on my usual behaviors of guilt,
victimization, and blame. It was scary at first, but I could feel a
new-found sense of empowerment. I could trust my higher power to give
me the tools to deal with life. I didn't have to fall back on those
self-defeating behaviors. I was ready to have those defects removed.
What made me let go is I finally realized I wasn't in this boat
alone, yet what was mine, was mine I had to be honest allowing God to
change my thinking." Pam T.
This might be considered a
period of self-reflection After writing what I did in steps 4 and 5,
and seeing the exact nature of my wrong, it is obvious that I would
want those defects removed just like a cancer! Removed, well,
replaced is another way of looking at it, if you have problems with
God and don’t know how God is going to remove those defects. Well
you could start to add things to your character such as tolerance,
patience, gratitude, honesty, courage, humility etc these lead to a
balanced life, they eventually lead to peace.
Remember
we are always here you can call upon us any time....
BTEM1985@Aim.com
323-907-8212 .(cell) SU-250000-106-SUEM
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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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