by West on Mon May 11, 2009 12:53 am
I have a Praise Report to share some good news with the Forum. Tomorrow will mark day 100 of being Smoke Free from Nicotine/Cigarette addiction for 20+ years. It is by no means "out of the woods" but it is way beyond what I thought might be possible. Regular meetings to Nicotine Anonymous have been the key. We learn to Surrender to a Higher Power; to Let Go of our control and not trust in our will power; and we find ourselves traveling a little lighter and growing in Grace. We begin to recognize Stress and Anger and Jealousy and numerous other "Triggers" in our lives that if we let them; seek to steal our peace. So no matter what you may be going thru in your life-be it financial; emotional; physical; addictive ; etc. etc.......there is a real peace when we come to the end of our Rope and stop the Striving and allow God to come in and just rest awhile............breathe a little bit.........release the stress and anxiety............and just Let Go. May you all have the opportunity to experience a measure of His Love this Week. May God Bless you richly and meet you at the place where your power ends....and then take you Higher.
"Papa is Especially Fond of You" - quote from "The Shack" by W Paul Young