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Debb


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In todays reading the author "challenges each of us to Let Go and Let God in all of our affairs."  

To let go of our self-willfulness to Gods care.

Step Three, is a compilation of centuries of philosophical wisdom that are suggested to be greater

than what we could image.

 

Todays Reminder:

"The words, "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him",

could make life so easy for me, if only I could subordinate my will in His.  This is a stumbling block for so

many of us:  we feel obliged to apply the force of our will to our problems.  No solutions can be found in

this way."

 

Quote:

"There is guidance for each of us, and by lowly listening, we shall hear the right word.  Certainly there is a

right for you, that need's no choice on your part.  Place yourself in the middle of the stream of power and

wisdom, which flows into your life.  Then, without effort, you are impelled to truth and to perfect contentment."

 

ESH:

I have been sharing my step work, with the thought that it can not only help my MIP family but also help me as

well.  I feel that as I share these readings on a weekly basis it not only helps to discuss them with you but me as well!!

Here is my Step Three dialogue:

Step 3

I absolutely trust my higher power to care for me, anytime I feel myself starting to fret or worry, I am reminded that

HP has a plan and he would never abandon me. God put us, each and everyone of us here on this earth for a reason,

we are all his children, with all our faults and short comings, it is up to us to learn from our mistakes. God continues

to provide for us if we listen and take heed, life is not meant to be easy, at least not all the time, otherwise there would

be no growth or reward. These are the things I think about when times get tough. Turning my problems over to HP in

real trying times and talking them over with him always points me in the right direction.

 

Namaste MIP Family!!



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SunnyFrogs


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Good morning

I turn my will and my life over to my HP every morning. My days go pretty good when I am able to do that and just let go of everything and everyone else and trust.

The days I turn my will and my life over then yank it back,chaos and drama ensues. There's stinking thinking,anger,resentment, hopelessness,etc.

It's easy to want to let go but sometimes it's hard to actually do. Hopefully with practice it gets easier.

Have a good day .



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Thanks for your service Debb and for all the above ESH. When I entered program a number of years ago, I came with a chip on my shoulder. After years of being dependent on (sick) others, I had reached a point after my divorce to my husband that I could take care of myself. With my second addicted spouse, I found myself in utter turmoil, and only after giving up on all resources I thought I had, I needed help. I felt begrudgingly to turn my will and my life over to God, as it had taken me years to get strong and independent. But nothing else worked to get me out of the emotional hole I was in, so I gave all the Steps a try with a sponsor. And of course, it is working, restoring me to health or perhaps giving me health for the first time. Grateful member.

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Debb


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{{SunnyFrogs}} they say progress not perfection!! You are doing great!!

{{Lyne}} Just love that we are all working this program together!

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Thanks Debb for your service/ESH and everyone's shares. My plans for today fell through and instead of being peeved, I thought oh well, maybe God's got a better plan. And He did! Step 3 (faith) review and shares on this and other threads led me to spend time working further on Step 4 and touch base with my sponsor. Also, I accomplished more physical tasks using less energy . I am a mixed bag of emotions so I'll dedicate the rest of the day to self care. Enjoy the rest of your day.

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 aww Debb...

                 "Made a decision..." ...and this is a process- of establishing a relationship with our higher power.

My higher power is gender neutral. And, as we say- we take what we like and leave the rest. I had a three day awakening when I was 20.

It did not change my life markedly- it was a living nightmare- but I have made it to today- and counting the days!

I was busting to get to a meeting- and was at the first meeting every held in my community.

This gave me a good idea of how groups start and grow. And the part that each member plays in any group. I see groups as a process, and not a product. smile ...

My concept of higher power has evolved, or morphed. The intellectual part gets tweaked from time to time.

I had lots of compassion for others- heaps. But not for myself.

I think I found a balance here- and chose to call it ~empathy~.

Putting our higher power in a strong perspective. biggrin 

Thanks. 



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Daffodils, just love that you were able to retool your day and it turned out great for you!!

David, finding your balance with HP is definitely a wonderful perspective to be in!!

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Debbie 

I.do indeed have to let go and let go. Today I learned I will have a couple of hundred dollars less next month for two years. That is a big hole in my.budget 

Every month it is something new. Normally I would go into a tailspin over such news. Now I can let go. It is very disappointing 

I am working in moving to another level in my plans. This news has to mean I have to revise my plans once again 

Life on life's terms 

Maresie 

 



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