By being humble and honest and calling upon God and others for help, you can overcome your addictions through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Just as we have recovered, you can recover and enjoy all the blessings of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Share you feelings on each element of this paragraph. Please give it […]
Archives for November 2014
My Gratitude Journal – Day 5
Today has been a fun day. It started off early – got up and went to help Clair move into his new home. It was kind of a deja vu: many of the people there were also at our house when we moved in almost a year ago. It’s so crazy how the time has […]
Sponsor Assignment – Day 5
Addictions can include the use of substances such as tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and drugs (both prescription and illegal), and behaviors such as gambling, codependency, viewing pornography, inappropriate sexual behavior, and disorders associated with eating. These substances and behaviors diminish a person’s ability to feel the Spirit. They harm physical and mental health and social, […]
My Gratitude Journal – Day 4
Today has been a good day. I got a lot done – had 2 business meetings with clients, and got paid for 3 deals which really helped my numbers for the month. Hopefully I can pull a few more together before we hit the holiday. I’m grateful today for the step I worked on this […]
Sponsor Assignment – Day 4
Some people consider addictions to be simply bad habits that can be conquered by willpower alone, but many people become so dependent on a behavior or a substance that they no longer see how to abstain from it. They lose perspective and a sense of other priorities in their lives. Nothing matters more than satisfying […]
My Gratitude Journal – Day 3
Here is my gratitude journal: I’m grateful for today. I’m grateful that I was able to go to my recovery meeting. I’m grateful for the friends I have there who understand me and I understand them. I’m grateful that Beck and I are in recovery together. I’m grateful that we can talk about our meeting […]
Sponsor Assignment – Day 3 – More About Grace
Here’s my assignment for Day 3: We invite you with all our empathy and love to join us in a glorious life of freedom and safety, encircled in the arms of Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. We know by our own experience that you can break free from the chains of addiction. No matter how lost […]
My Gratitude Journal – Day 2
Today was a pretty good day. I was grateful that, when putting up some of the Christmas lights, that I didn’t fall off the later or roof. I’m grateful that Vini is willing to come over tomorrow and help me put up the rest of the lights. I’m grateful that I got the living room […]
Sponsor Assignment – Day 2
Today is day 2 of my work with a sponsor. I’m excited to get started and work on the steps of recovery today. Here is the assignment: We have paid an awful price in self-inflicted pain and suffering because of our addictions. But blessings have poured forth as we have taken each step to recovery. […]
My Gratitude Journal – Day 1
Today has been a good day. I got up early and worked on my recovery and scripture study. I also studied about grace and how that all works. I was grateful for all the work I had today and the meetings I had with my sales mentor, with Karen, and then with Kasey for the […]
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