The king said . . . what shall I do that I may be born of God, having this wicked spirit rooted out of my breast, and receive his Spirit, that I may be filled with joy. . . . I will give up all that I possess . . . that I may receive […]
Archives for April 2010
Step 5 – Relieving Stress & Finding Peace – Forsaking Sin
I would not dwell upon your crimes, to harrow up your soul, if it were not for your good” (Alma 39:7). Some people would claim that we dwell too much on negative things in life by taking steps 4 and 5 and that doing so can only add to our stress. In this verse, we […]
Step 5 – More on Confess Sins as Soon as You Recognize Them
What might be the detrimental effects of procrastinating step 5? To me, the detrimental effects of putting off step 5 could be falling back in to the same errors. It could also be getting scared to even go there and talking myself out of even completing step 5, maybe just “skipping over it” and justifying […]
Step 5 – Confess Sins as Soon as You Recognize Them
In this same year were they brought to a knowledge of their error and did confess their faults” (3 Nephi 1:25). This verse is an example of people who did not procrastinate confessing their faults once they were brought to a knowledge of them. What are the benefits of doing step 5 as soon as […]
Step 5 – Sincerity
Whosoever transgresseth against me, him shall ye judge according to the sins which he has committed; and if he confess his sins before thee and me, and repenteth in the sincerity of his heart, him shall ye forgive, and I will forgive him also” (Mosiah 26:29). When you confess your sins, you must be sincere. […]
Step 5 – More on Trying to Look Good to Others
How would your behavior change if you were only concerned about looking good to God? I believe it would will change ALL aspects of my life. The key is to “always remember Him…that His Spirit will always be with me.” With the way I think, it would be good to write out on paper what […]
Step 5 – Trying to Look Good to Others
Let not any man publish his own righteousness . . . ; sooner let him confess his sins, and then he will be forgiven, and he will bring forth more fruit” (Joseph Smith, in History of the Church, 4:479). One major obsession of those who struggle with addiction is a great desire to look good […]
Step 5 – Confession to Others
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed” (James 5:16). You may fear that someone who really knew all your weaknesses and failings would reject you. But a priesthood leader or a trusted friend who understands the recovery process usually responds with understanding and compassion. How could […]
Step 5 Question – Confessing to God
Most of us feel fear and an unwillingness to take step 5. How can confessing your sins to God give you courage and strength eventually to confess to another person? I’m grateful I’ve been able to write down a thorough inventory thus far. Confessing my sins to God has definitely helped me gain strength and […]
Consistency is Crucial to Spiritual Success
It’s been a good day today. I had a good time with Becky tonight watching NCAA championship and then the DVR of the Celebrity Apprentice. I had a good talk with Jason too. The two things I really want to do more and better: Study the scriptures (for the right reason) Personal prayer I’ve thought […]
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