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Having Trouble Finding An Hp?


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Posted: July 16, 2014, 6:11 PM

If anyone having a trouble finding or believing in an HP maybe this might help..

Take a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. On the left side list all you were taught, or all you believe what God is. If you have no idea, then write down the word "Nothing." On the right side list what you want God to be for you, (best friend, loving. trustful, forgiving, non-judgmental, or whatever you like). When you are done, tear it down the middle, from top to bottom, and throw away the left side. You are now left with a God of your understanding; one you will feel comfortable praying to...taken from http://thesponsorsaide.org/step2.htm

[I]We needed to ask ourselves but one short question. Do I now believe, or am I willing to believe, that there is a Power greater than myself? As soon as a man can say that he does believe, or is willing to believe, we emphatically assure him that he is on his way. It has been repeatedly proven among us that upon this simple cornerstone a wonderfully effective spiritual structure can be built. Alcoholics Anonymous

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Posted: July 17, 2014, 8:43 AM
I like it. I heard a speaker one time ask the question: What would God have to be in order for you to let Him love you?

Well. That put a new spin on things!

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Posted: July 17, 2014, 12:09 PM
Excellent, pirate .. Thank you !!

Bob

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The courage to change the things I can,
And the wisdom to know the difference.


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Posted: July 19, 2014, 4:23 PM
I like this Pirate. I always 'believed' in God, even when I was drinking but I just didn't feel that he believed much in me. I felt that all the bad/sad stuff that happened to me was because something was wrong with me and that I didn't deserve much better. What would God have to be for me to let him love me skg? Forgiving, Loving, Understanding, Accepting - kind of like a parent who wants only the best for me. It's good that I don't have to let my old ideas of a judgemental, unforgiving, intolerant God who turns folk into pillars of salt when they cross him get in the way anymore. The God I was taught about is different to the God I re-discovered through the pain of alcoholism. God came though the wound and lucky for me he likes me just the way I am - warts and all.
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