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Topic: RE: Please Pray For Me
Hi Donna,
Boy, can I relate. Even before my surgery, I was an addict to so many things. Alcohol and food were my first problems. Then came the shopping. When my ex and I divorced, I had no debt. That was in 2001. By 2007, I had racked up $50,000 in credit card debt. I had to declare bankruptcy. Not a pretty site. Sex was another issue, but praise God, I repented of all of those sinful behaviors.
For the shopping, the first thing I was told was to cut up ALL of my credit cards. I have been without credit cards since 2007, and have managed mostly just fine.
What I have learned in my 22 years of therapy, and AA, is that I have a "hole in my soul" that I have tried to fill with addictions, and it can only be filled with the Lord. The more I deepen that relationship, the less attractive the addictions are.
In therapy, I learned some of the childhood issues that contributed to my neediness. But, it wasn't till I learned how to deepen my relationship with the Lord that I was able to get control off the addictions. I could not have done that without my mentor, Ruth. I highly recommend you find a more mature Christian woman to guide you in deepening your relationship with God, and to hold you accountable for your addictive behaviors. I have an AA sponsor for my alcoholism recovery, but I have Ruth for my Spiritual recovery.
It's good to see you posting here. Keep it up.
Love,
Trish
Boy, can I relate. Even before my surgery, I was an addict to so many things. Alcohol and food were my first problems. Then came the shopping. When my ex and I divorced, I had no debt. That was in 2001. By 2007, I had racked up $50,000 in credit card debt. I had to declare bankruptcy. Not a pretty site. Sex was another issue, but praise God, I repented of all of those sinful behaviors.
For the shopping, the first thing I was told was to cut up ALL of my credit cards. I have been without credit cards since 2007, and have managed mostly just fine.
What I have learned in my 22 years of therapy, and AA, is that I have a "hole in my soul" that I have tried to fill with addictions, and it can only be filled with the Lord. The more I deepen that relationship, the less attractive the addictions are.
In therapy, I learned some of the childhood issues that contributed to my neediness. But, it wasn't till I learned how to deepen my relationship with the Lord that I was able to get control off the addictions. I could not have done that without my mentor, Ruth. I highly recommend you find a more mature Christian woman to guide you in deepening your relationship with God, and to hold you accountable for your addictive behaviors. I have an AA sponsor for my alcoholism recovery, but I have Ruth for my Spiritual recovery.
It's good to see you posting here. Keep it up.
Love,
Trish
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.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Need More Prayer
Trish,
I pray that you arrived safely in Michigan and that you're feeling much better. I was thrilled to find your earlier post and to know about this forum. I will be praying that you are completely healed.
Donna :)
Trish,
I pray that you arrived safely in Michigan and that you're feeling much better. I was thrilled to find your earlier post and to know about this forum. I will be praying that you are completely healed.
Donna :)
Topic: Please Pray For Me
Hi,
Thank God for this awesome forum! It's been a long time since I've been on the internet and to the OH website. I was thrilled to find Trish's post regarding this forum as I know that it is only with God's help that I make it from one breath to the next. He is such an awesome God in every way!
I'd like to ask that all of you lift me up in your prayers. I had RNY surgery in November, 2006. I've gained about 50 lbs. back since the surgery. I'm concerned about my weight gain, however, I'm more concerned with the fact that I've transferred my food addiction to shopping. I'm the caretaker for my mother and so I'm not able to get out a lot. Most of my spending is done on the shopping networks. The process is so easy that you can get into a major pit of debt before you realize it. I know that it seems like the solution would be simple..."Just turn off the channel" or "Have the shopping channels blocked" but it's not that easy for me. I still shop at the local stores as well. Thankfully, I've not accumulated major debt but I realize that I've got to have professional help before this spirals into a MAJOR issue. I'm scheduled to start therapy on Thursday and would appreciate your prayers that God will guide the therapist to know exactly what to do for me and that He would bring out all that I need to share in order to overcome my addiction at the root. I realize that shopping is just an outbreak of a deeper disorder within me. I'm ready to address that issue and to settle it once and for all.
I look forward to knowing you...Thank you for your prayers!
Donna
Phil 4:13
Thank God for this awesome forum! It's been a long time since I've been on the internet and to the OH website. I was thrilled to find Trish's post regarding this forum as I know that it is only with God's help that I make it from one breath to the next. He is such an awesome God in every way!
I'd like to ask that all of you lift me up in your prayers. I had RNY surgery in November, 2006. I've gained about 50 lbs. back since the surgery. I'm concerned about my weight gain, however, I'm more concerned with the fact that I've transferred my food addiction to shopping. I'm the caretaker for my mother and so I'm not able to get out a lot. Most of my spending is done on the shopping networks. The process is so easy that you can get into a major pit of debt before you realize it. I know that it seems like the solution would be simple..."Just turn off the channel" or "Have the shopping channels blocked" but it's not that easy for me. I still shop at the local stores as well. Thankfully, I've not accumulated major debt but I realize that I've got to have professional help before this spirals into a MAJOR issue. I'm scheduled to start therapy on Thursday and would appreciate your prayers that God will guide the therapist to know exactly what to do for me and that He would bring out all that I need to share in order to overcome my addiction at the root. I realize that shopping is just an outbreak of a deeper disorder within me. I'm ready to address that issue and to settle it once and for all.
I look forward to knowing you...Thank you for your prayers!
Donna
Phil 4:13
Topic: RE: About to Burst - Relationship with God Suffering
It is fascinating to realize that the more I am in God's Word, and praying, the more in tune to the Holy Spirit I am.
This is so key. I need to exercise my spiritual muscle and spend more time with the Lord. And be still enough to hear/feel the stirrings and guidance of Holy Spirit. Thanks for replying.
This is so key. I need to exercise my spiritual muscle and spend more time with the Lord. And be still enough to hear/feel the stirrings and guidance of Holy Spirit. Thanks for replying.
"Enjoying my life and the confidence to experience more!
My support system: God, my husband, my family and wonderful friends!! I am so richly blessed and God is a God of second chances and this is one He has blessed me with and I'm not taking it for granted!!! Yeah
My support system: God, my husband, my family and wonderful friends!! I am so richly blessed and God is a God of second chances and this is one He has blessed me with and I'm not taking it for granted!!! Yeah
Topic: RE: About to Burst - Relationship with God Suffering
Thank you for replying to me. A good reminder that doubt does not come from the Lord. Right now I'm feeling so much negative emotions that I need to remember that those do not come from the Lord.
Thanks!
Thanks!
"Enjoying my life and the confidence to experience more!
My support system: God, my husband, my family and wonderful friends!! I am so richly blessed and God is a God of second chances and this is one He has blessed me with and I'm not taking it for granted!!! Yeah
My support system: God, my husband, my family and wonderful friends!! I am so richly blessed and God is a God of second chances and this is one He has blessed me with and I'm not taking it for granted!!! Yeah
Topic: RE: Praise the Lord
When I was a child, I thought Christmas was the most important Christian holiday. Once I became a believer in Christ, I realized Easter is the most important holiday.
I am having a nice Easter holiday this year. I did miss attending my church's worship celebration. But, I got to Pittsburgh safely, and was able to take my son and his girlfriend to dinner. Tomorrow, I get to see the Munchkins.
Praise the Lord for His love, grace and power.
Love,
Trish
I am having a nice Easter holiday this year. I did miss attending my church's worship celebration. But, I got to Pittsburgh safely, and was able to take my son and his girlfriend to dinner. Tomorrow, I get to see the Munchkins.
Praise the Lord for His love, grace and power.
Love,
Trish
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.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Praise the Lord
Today is the most blessed day in the life of a Christian! The day our Saviour rose from death and gave us everlasting life. Praise the Lord He is risen today!!!!!!!
Topic: RE: Need More Prayer
Thanks Karen,
I am doing a bit better than when I posted my prayer request. My fever is gone, and my headache has cleared a bit.
I'm glad your great granddaughter is doing better. Benadryl works wonders. It has helped with the allergies triggering these sinus infections, in addition to Allegra D.
I am heading to Michigan to visit my daughter on Sunday. I am so excited to be able to see my grandchildren and help my daughter.
Thanks for the prayers.
Hugs,
Trish
I am doing a bit better than when I posted my prayer request. My fever is gone, and my headache has cleared a bit.
I'm glad your great granddaughter is doing better. Benadryl works wonders. It has helped with the allergies triggering these sinus infections, in addition to Allegra D.
I am heading to Michigan to visit my daughter on Sunday. I am so excited to be able to see my grandchildren and help my daughter.
Thanks for the prayers.
Hugs,
Trish
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.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Need More Prayer
Ugh sinuses can bw miserable, will be praying they clear up for you! GGdaughter is doing better, seems it's some sort of allergic reaction but they don't know to what so just treating the symptons with tylenol and benedryl. So at least nothing horrible.
Topic: RE: Busy, busy
I am praying right now.
Lord, be with Karen's great granddaughter, and the doctors who are treating her. Please give the doctors wisdom, and work through them, because you are the Great Physician. I know how special Karen's family is, and I pray this will be resolved soon.
In Jesus Precious Name,
Amen.
Lord, be with Karen's great granddaughter, and the doctors who are treating her. Please give the doctors wisdom, and work through them, because you are the Great Physician. I know how special Karen's family is, and I pray this will be resolved soon.
In Jesus Precious Name,
Amen.
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.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
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