Yep, another characteristic of pride! I’ve noticed this lately with how I react to Caleb at times. I’ve noticed this with how little things that Becky says really bug me. Obviously I’ve felt this at work at times too. I hope this is something I can really submit to the Lord and trust in Him […]
Archives for October 2010
An Almost Perfect Day
I say “almost” because there are always things that could have been better, but not too much. Things I’m Grateful for Today Got to go to the BYU Game and a fun dinner date with Becky Talked about a few of my resentments toward her in a tactful way – felt it went well (making […]
Feeling Some Resentments Today
Last night was a rough night: Becky talked to me about some of her feelings lately due to a decision I made to talk to her about how things had been a bit tougher before with lustful thoughts. Although I’m glad she was honest with me about how she feels, it was a little hard […]
Helaman 10:4-5
Ésta mañana estaba leyendo en el libro de Helamán, y estaba pensando en el ser humilde y seguir la voluntad de Dios; después, encontré ésta escritura. “Bienaventurado eres tú, Nefi…porque he visto que…no…te has afanado por tu propia vida [no has sido orgulloso] antes bien, has procurado mi voluntad y el cumplimiento de mis [revelaciones […]
New Goal – Step 8 Reaching Out to Others
I’d typed up some content already and then lost it… My new goal is to not only send Jason an email on a consistent basis, but to include at least one answer to a question from the manual and additional study too. I plan to do this 24 times in October, starting today. This means […]
Replacing denial with truth
“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us” (1 John 1:8) How can step 4 help you accomplish such a task? I think going back, retrieving painful and embarrassing memories, and putting them in writing has helped me recognize that I am ill. I truly […]
Step 4: “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” (2Nephi 9:45).
Write about the resistance you feel when you think about being completely honest about your past. I have been writing and typing my inventory. I did a chronological history of my addictive behavior. As I did that, I highlighted specific events I want to bring up when meeting with my bishop. I also followed Nate’s […]
October 2010 Goals
I had a good meeting with Jason today. We talked about Step 8 and about conference a bit. I’m realizing more and more all the time that goals are an important part of my recovery. As I set goals I feel I’m submitting my will to God by saying, “Heavenly Father, here’s what I’m willing […]
Conference Weekend and More
We surely enjoyed conference. Since my wife and I watched it at home, we were able to pause it comment and discuss some of the things–especially feelings–the conference sparked. I really found useful president Uchtdorf’s talks, president Monson’s gratitude talk, and elder Ballard’s addiction recovery. It renewed in me the realization that recovery must be […]
General Conference Notes
It’s great to see Grandma Coffman today. She seems to be doing pretty well today. I got to play the piano at Grandma’s this morning before conference. This was fun since it brought back memories of when I was younger. “How long we have wandered as strangers in sin, And cried in the desert for […]
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