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Post by serenity on Aug 5, 2010 6:57:21 GMT -5
I believe my faith is what will heal me from my addictions 100%. Like IWS said when we stop seeing ourselves as a higher power or our poa or mother/father etc we come to a place of peace and discipline to get well based on our belief in a higher power outside of ourselves.
My qualifier would tell me he is proud of his achievements in life and he's not going to let any one else take credit for them like God which in my addiction i agreed with on one level. However I see now how its by having a faith in my higher power and not myself that is bringing me to a place of true healing.
I used to be scared to admit my wrongs to God but now i see how loving and forgiving he is to me once i admit my truth and it enables me to begin forgiving others the same way he forgives me which also is me forgiving myself.
A friend in recovery said to me yesterday that my qualifier doesn't want my forgiveness as he doesn't see anything wrong with his behaviour and he's right but what i need to do is forgive myself for accepting him as a partner and only with Gods help can i truly do that and let my qualifier go with peace.
Love this discussion thanks guys
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Post by knowlove on Aug 5, 2010 15:36:56 GMT -5
Like Prim I know some people who have been dealt a heavy blow (death of a child after having cancer 3x). I can understand how they would feel God deserted them or that there is no God. Never having dealt with that I cannot condemn nor judge anyone feeling that way and I appreciate your honesty and words Prim. I, like IWS, Quinn and Serenity believe in an HP and feel he will bring me from this darkness. I do believe in God though and pray quite a bit (this is not knocking any other religions as I have great respect for everyone here) for wisdom and healing. I realize HE does not answer us in OUR time but his own. We have no promise of good health, wealth or escaping hurt or pain. WE do have hope and with faith comes understanding. Rilly I loved the piece, thank you for sharing. I enjoy reading every one's thoughts and beliefs. We have all come to our own belief system through our ups and downs. We are who we are because of this.
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Post by iwillsurvive on Aug 5, 2010 20:58:51 GMT -5
Nice post knowlove. What I like is knowing that God will never abandon me. No matter what I go through, I know he will always be there. That's comforting. Especially when you walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I feel fortunate to have a relationship with a loving and faithful and patient God.
Prim, it is fascinating that you have an innate desire to worship. That is so cool. I wonder if we all do?
My grandson's DVD that he watches frequently is called "Born to Worship." Perhaps we are.
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