ACTION - Principle 3 begins "Consciously choose" - talk about action, to choose is probably one of the greatest actions we can ever take. In every area of our lives, what we CHOOSE drives how we live. The first 2 steps were the "lights, camera," and now we are ready for the "action". But what action is it? It's making a choice to turn our lives and our wills over to the care of God.
I like the familiar saying, "Let Go and let God." I hear alot of "I have Jesus as my Higher Power, but I still can't change this, or I can't change that." I'm hearing alot of "I's" being used. Letting go and letting God means "He" can change this and "He" can change that. Do you see the difference? We need to let go of everything. We can't hold on to even the littlest issue. Our Higher Power, Jesus Christ, wants a relationship with us, all of us, and what we can't do, He can!
Sometimes it's our fear, guilt, or pride that stops us, but in this relationship that Christ seeks with us, He promises us rest: "Come to me and I will give you rest--all of you who work so hard beneath a heavy yoke. Wear my yoke--for it fits perfectly--and let me teach you; for I am gentle and humble, and you shall find rest for your souls; for I give you only light burdens", Matthew 11:28-30 TLB. He promises us He will be with us throughout our lives in Philippians 1:6, "God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished." He won't leave us! We can depend on Him, so why is it so hard to turn everything over to Him? Because we have not made the CHOICE to!
Making that choice is just the begining. The action takes place every day, one day at a time. Don't get stuck in the yesterday, and bogged down by the tomorrow (Matthew 6:34). CHOOSE THIS DAY!
A - Accept
C - Commit
T - Turn it over
I - It's only the beginning
O - One day at a time
N - Next step
Remember, you are not alone! Turn to Him, and don't forget your support group!!
2 Corinthians 4:8 says, "We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed."
Psalm 147:3 "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds."
Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Remember the ACTION Christ took on the cross for you! You can trust He will carry you through!
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With a coming baby boy also right along side of that comes LOTS more financial stresses. I have NOT given our finances over to God. I still seem to think I can "do it". I had what Manon calls an "ah-ha" moment last night. I went home after the meeting and thought "what a great meeting". Reality is that they're ALL great meetings. I forget how important they are when I miss them. In comparison to other peoples sharing, I thought my financial problems were insignificant last night. Perspective is everything. After I took myself out of my problems, this morning I had a realization that made our finances seem a LITTLE bit more bareable. Bottom line is that when I'm in my own problems they seem insurmountable, but when I can focus on others, my problems seem to minimize. And, my husband keeps teaching me - I HAVE TO GO TO GOD. It's only through Him that I have peace - no matter what circumstances He's blessed me with... But it takes ACTION!
ReplyDeleteCelebrate Recovery has given me something in my life that I have never had before. It's given me a perspective on life through God's eyes and what He wants for my life, not what I want. My action is in going to church every Sunday, going to CR, attending my small group on Wednesday night and Sunday morning, reading my Bible and doing all the things that I know are good for me and the right thing to do even though I really don't want to do them. I thank all of you for your amazing support. Love you all!
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