As I mentioned in my post the other day, my one main goal this week is to review Step 7. To start, I’m re-reading Step 7 and highlighting points I feel I can work on to complete it (or at least move on to Step 8): The humble heart we developed in step 6 brought […]
The Importance of Consistency!
It’s really time to re-commit! I need to WORK THE PROGRAM! I WANT to work the program more effectively. It was nice to go to the meeting on Thursday. We talked about Step 3 and submitting my will to God. I feel really prideful right now – like I’m constantly pushing my own will. I […]
What I Felt Today
Today has been a good day overall. I taught the lesson in Primary today about David and Bathsheba. Most of the time I’m not really sure if the boys are really listening, but I hope they get something out of the lessons. One thing I feel I can do better at is preparation, inclusion of […]
Trying to Get Back in a Routine
Today was a good day. I’m grateful for the following things: That Becky and I went on a date to celebrate our 8th anniversary That I got to go with the kids to Seven Peaks one last time and that I felt good about how things were handled there That I set goals for August, […]
More Review of Step 7
I am actually in bed early tonight. We had an FHE type activity with 2 of the 3 of my home teaching families, the Folkman’s and the Conrad’s. It was fun to bring families together, eat, let the kids play and talk. I shared a little lesson about what matters most – what’s on the […]
Step 7 Review of My Answers
Here’s one of my reviews on one of the Step 7 questions: I feel one of the things I can do better with submitting my will to God and being humble is consistent personal prayer. i feel my “Heavenly Father, I need your help” prayers have really helped me; however, I feel I lack giving […]
Great Meeting Tonight
This will be a quick post because I’m not keeping my goal to be in bed earlier (currently 12:04 a.m.). I was really glad to make it back to the meeting tonight. We read Step 8 about Seeking Forgiveness. I shared my thoughts on how my progress in recovery has NOT been based on my […]
I’ve Had Better Days Overall
Today wasn’t a “bad” day. I don’t feel it was my best day either. Here’s why: I lost my temper and overreacted a bit with Caleb tonight After the kids went down, I “surfed” the TV and watched a few minutes of America’s Next Top Model – waste of time and not a good idea […]
Reviewing Step 7
I had a good meeting today with Jason. We talked about Step 7 and the things I’ve learned as I’ve worked on this step. We also talked about some of the sacrifices I plan to make as I review Step 7 before moving on to Step 8. Sacrifices I Plan to Make Early to bed, […]
Step 7 – Surrendering Your Weaknesses
A religion that does not require the sacrifice of all things never has power sufficient to produce the faith necessary unto life and salvation” (Joseph Smith, comp., Lectures on Faith [1985], 69). Some people read these words and think “all things” refers to all possessions. How has surrendering all your weaknesses to the Lord increased […]
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