I’ve got off to a good start today and have been reviewing my questions and answers from Step 6. Here’s the first one:
It’s good to review these questions and my answers. I feel I’m in the same boat today as I was when I answered these questions – CONSISTENCY is the key.
Where I put my priorities at the start of each day is crucial. I’m glad I’m making time right now to review these things.
I feel prayer is the foundation of everything else: IF I’m praying consistently, I’ll WANT to study the scriptures; IF I study the scriptures, I’ll WANT to serve my family and others and have patience with them; IF I do these things, everything else will fall in to place.
Personal prayer is the foundation. I can see this – when I’m seeking the Lord’s help through prayer, things just go better overall.
I’m grateful to review these things and know Heavenly Father and His Son are there to help me succeed.
Nate
(This is in response to this question and answer: http://atonementtoday.wpengine.com/2010/04/30/step-6-giving-away-all-your-sins/)
Here’s another one:
This is a great review too. These are CORE issues and its helpful to recognize them.
Other things that come to mind as character weaknesses:
Having my own agenda and not thinking of others: I’ve recognized this character weakness recently as Becky and I have talked about our relationship, her feelings, etc. She’s pointed out to me that I don’t really do the “little things” anymore that show her I love her. In order to have a healthy and happy marriage, I need to continually court, do thoughtful things, etc. As I come unto Christ, the Spirit will be with me and give me ideas that I may not be thinking of now. I set up a date for this Saturday; I need to think of something fun and creative we can do together that will show her I really do love her and want to take care of her.
Thinking I can do this on my own, that it’s because of my own efforts that I’m overcoming this addiction: Pride, pride, pride! There is NO WAY I can do this one my own. If I think logically, I can show myself over and over again that trying to do this alone NEVER worked! I’ve tried over and over again with no success. It’s only through the grace of God and His Son that I can even get close to full recovery. I have to continue to submit my will to Him if I want a complete change of heart.I love the gospel. I love what this program is doing for my life. More importantly, I love how this program is helping me understand and live the Atonement in my every day life.
Nate
(This is an addition to this question and answer: http://atonementtoday.wpengine.com/2010/05/02/step-6-learning-humility/)
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