Today was a good day. I got up early, went to work, and got a lot accomplished. I was frustrated a bit at the end of the day, mostly because of fear of the future – not knowing for sure how things are going to end up with my job and the opportunities that are […]
Archives for February 2010
The Truth Shall Make You Free
Step 4 Section 7 Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Being honest with yourself and with the Lord, who is also known as the “Spirit of truth” (D&C 93:9), is the key to freedom from the lies that enslave you. As you come to know Him, His […]
Weakness and Strength
Step 4 Section 6 If men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make […]
The Truth
Step 4 Section 5 By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things” (Moroni 10:5). Some people have difficulty remembering or acknowledging the painful truth about the past, but the Holy Ghost can help you remember and can comfort you as you take step 4. You can receive these […]
The Hope of Recovery
Step 4 Section 4 I did remember all my sins and iniquities, for which I was tormented with the pains of hell; yea, I saw that I had rebelled against my God, and that I had not kept his holy commandments” (Alma 36:13) Remembering your sins may be painful, but it can propel you into […]
Lost Focus a Bit Today
It’s been a pretty good day so far. Except that I got caught up looking at a website (not pornographic, just suggestive). From there I looked at pictures of a surfer on Facebook, which was also not the best idea. With this post, I’m “Re-Focusing” on my projects and doing my best to submit my […]
Replacing Denial with Truth
Step 4 Section 3 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8) A main characteristic of addiction is denial or self-deception – when an individual denies having a problem. What healing effects can come from replacing denial with truth? This reminds me […]
Acknowledging the Past
Section 4 Question 2 Turn away from your sins; shake off the chains of him that would bind you fast; come unto that God who is the rock of your salvation” (2 Nephi 9:45). Turning away from sins and shaking off addictive chains cannot begin until you acknowledge that the sins and chains exist. Write […]
Reviewing Your Life Sec. 4 Ques. 1
I invite each one of you to thoughtfully review your life. Have you deviated from the standards that you know will bring happiness? Is there a dark corner that needs to be cleaned out? Are you now doing things that you know are wrong? Do you fill your mind with unclean thoughts? When it is […]
Staying Consistent
Yesterday was a good day at church. I had some thoughts about consistency that I wanted to write down before I forgot them. What I’ve seen with consistency is “it’s all about the small things I do every day that makes the biggest difference.” Scripture Study Personal Prayer, both morning, night and during the day […]
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