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justadrunk wrote:

Letting Go of Fear of Abandonment





Today, I will remember that God has not abandoned me. I can trust that God is leading, guiding, directing, and planning in love each detail of my life.

 

 

 

 

I found it: 

 

 

"ASK GOD"

 

I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, No. It is not for me to take
away, but for you to give up.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No. Patience is a
by-product of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No. I give you blessings.
Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No. Suffering draws you
apart from worldly cares and brings
you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No. You must grow on
your own, but I will prune you to
make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I
might enjoy life.
God said, No. I will give you life so
that you might enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me.
God said...Ahhhh,
finally you have the idea.

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-- Edited by Pythonpappy on Saturday 13th of July 2013 05:18:02 PM

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Friday, July 12, 2013

You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go

Letting Go of Fear of Abandonment

"Where are you, God? Where did you go?"

So many people have gone away. We may have felt so alone so much. In the midst of our struggles and lessons, we may wonder if God has gone away too.

There are wondrous days when we feel God's protection and presence, leading and guiding each step and event. There are gray, dry days of spiritual barrenness when we wonder if anything in our life is guided or planned. Wondering if God knows or cares.

Seek quiet times on the gray days. Force discipline and obedience until the answer comes, because it will.

"I have not gone away child. I am here, always. Rest in me, in confidence. All in your life is being guided and planned, each detail. I know, and I care. Things are being worked out as quickly as possible for your highest good. Trust and be grateful. I am right here. Soon you will see, and know."

Today, I will remember that God has not abandoned me. I can trust that God is leading, guiding, directing, and planning in love each detail of my life.

From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden



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I have come to realize that I was never 'abandoned' by God, but there was a time I had 'abandoned' Him ... ... ... and those became the 'dark days' in my life ... Thanks for the post Tasha, this reminds me of an older post that I'll have to research to see if I can find ... it is relevant here ... I'll be back if I can find it ... ciao!



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Omg the " ask god" is so so true ....he never abandones us...and I have finally came to believe this...what an amazing journey

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Welcome to MIP Donna ... we're glad to have you ...

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