Monday, monday
Ready to start a new week full of fun? Today in Our Daily Bread it talked about being called from a position, usually we talk about being called to something, like me being called to post here. Have you ever been called from something, say to leave something behind? We've all been called away from our wordly lives, to a life with God when we surrender to our Savior. There used to be a time in my life when I was shall we say a hearty drinker. I don't know that I was an alcoholic but I surely did abuse alcohol on a regular basis, even after becoming a Christian. Then one day several years ago I just quit, it didn't do anything for me anymore. I think a big part of my drinking was that I was using it to dull the chronic pain I live with. I finally found a doc that would give me actual pain medication so I didn't need the booze anymore. So I guess in a way I was called away from the alcohol. Now that I have the appropriate medication I don't over use it, in fact I often forget to take it if I'm not in pain that day.
Let's go out there and plan to have a great week, maybe make a point of doing something nice for a stranger. Have a great day! God bless, Karen
Let's go out there and plan to have a great week, maybe make a point of doing something nice for a stranger. Have a great day! God bless, Karen
What a great topic. You really made me think. I have a history of addictions, including alcoholism, binge eating disorder, sex, and cutting. My marriage ended because of my atrocious behavior, even though I did all of it as a believer.
I believe I have been called away from all of that horrid behavior and addictions. I still struggle with some of it. I will have one year of sobriety on Saturday. I have been pure from the sex addiction for three years now. I still struggle with sugar, but no longer binge. The cutting has been problematic in recent months.
God brought some very special people in my life to help me with all of this. My therapist, though not specifically Christian, has helped me understand my behavior, and learn coping skills to prevent it. I have a dear friend, Ruth, who disciples me and has helped me learn new ways to view God's love for me.
Thanks for your faithfulness in getting this forum going again.
I believe I have been called away from all of that horrid behavior and addictions. I still struggle with some of it. I will have one year of sobriety on Saturday. I have been pure from the sex addiction for three years now. I still struggle with sugar, but no longer binge. The cutting has been problematic in recent months.
God brought some very special people in my life to help me with all of this. My therapist, though not specifically Christian, has helped me understand my behavior, and learn coping skills to prevent it. I have a dear friend, Ruth, who disciples me and has helped me learn new ways to view God's love for me.
Thanks for your faithfulness in getting this forum going again.
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
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