I'm not sure if to post this or not, however; I would like to do so:
I read this daily, and has become very dear and seems to help me more and more daily, not only in regards to alcohol but for the most part yes, it helps me reflect on all the good and bad memories;
FootPrints:
The LORD replied," My precious, precious child, I love you and would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
For me this relfections brings on so much peace, as I hope to some of you, I only included the last paragraph(only because I know the story attached to it. I was the same way always, the same thoughts; were are you Lord? how can I go through all of this or how can you let this happen to me? I had to realize that it was not about me always, it was the sick people around me that made me endure the pain that I had to go through, and I'm telling you now that If it was not for forgivness to those involved(and trust me I am not saying that forgivness is easy by no means) but at least an attempt if only you can muster up a little forgiveness. The release and the power that you get back piece by piece, wether it is slowly or quickly it such a great and impowering feeling. The ones that hurt you or the ones that you hurt in the process of your destruction; receive such great peace and comfort, no wordsempt if only you can muster up a little forgiveness. The release and the power that you get back piece by piece, wether it is slowly or quickly it such a great and impowering feeling. The ones that hurt you or the ones that you hurt in the process of your destruction; receive such great peace and comfort, no words can ever discribe. I believe if I stay strong and keep those demons at bay, even though they are staying away always now. I won't ever go back. But I always have that one word in my head at all times.......YET!
Thanks for listening...Carla
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Don't tell God how big your storm is, tell the storm how big your God is!
I like Footprints a lot, and it has been awhile since I read it entirely. Not for one moment do I ever want to think I have done this, this life-changing work and the results, on my own. God has worked through the people of AA and my counselors, to come together and carry me as a group.
As for "yets", it is hard for me to believe sometimes that there ARE any left, save for death. That is a very scary thought, and makes me want to stick close to the program too.
Thanks so much for sharing! Joni
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~Your Higher Power has not given you a longing to do that which you have no ability to do.
well for me, it helped, I have to re read things many times, so you spared me from that.
I have repeating myself tooo many times to count.
Hope you had a great 4th, and thank you for Posting the Footsteps. God has picked me up and carried me through so many times, I cannot count those either.
Sometimes in the past, with a crisis, I have said, God, Please just hold onto me. and after doing so, would question my own plea. But it did and does work.
