This is a review of my answer to the Patience with the Process question in Step 6.
It’s really interesting to read this right now, especially since I have “little children” and one of my character weaknesses is not being as patient with them as I’d like to be.
I’m glad Heavenly Father and the Savior are patient with me and never give up on my efforts to overcome my addictions.
It’s been a great experience to talk with Becky about the influence resentment has on everyone involved. To me, resentment is an indicator of addictive tendencies: it’s putting my own will against other people’s will or comparing my way to other alternatives. It’s saying “I’m better than you…”, which is a blatant manifestation of pride. Becky and I have had the chance to talk about this as she deals with difficulties with leaders in her YW presidency. Talking about it with her has been really helpful – she seems to understand more and more about the core issues I’ve been dealing with nearly my whole life.
Again, I’m grateful to be writing out these feelings and thoughts. I know that only through the Atonement of the Savior can I truly have a change of heart.
How can the promise in this scripture strengthen you when you get discouraged?
I know that God and His Son will never give up on me. I know they love me and want me to succeed. I feel the same way about my children. They make similar mistakes over and over again. My patience faults and I get mad at them. But I don’t feel God handles things that way at all. He continues to wait patiently for me to submit my will to Him and trust in His will to help me overcome “the natural man”.
I made a goal today with Caleb that I would not yell at him the WHOLE DAY. I asked him if he could help me and he said, “Yeah, I can help by being obedient and calm.” I love my little boy so much and am learning a lot about myself through him. He’s so determined, so energetic, so smart and so talented. I really need to make sure I’m ALWAYS building that relationship and not tearing it down by losing my temper or expecting too much of him.
I’m excited to meet my goal today and be the best dad I can be.
Hasta luego!
Nate
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