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holdqwer · 02-08-2005, 01:25 PM

I'm 5 years sober and I have been stuggling with thinking too much lately.

Specifically, what is God's will for me, what is God's plan.

For some reason the thought of fate or everything being pre-determined as God's plan for us makes me defiant to do the little things I need to do. I can't stand being told what to do.

I was going to start writing and theorizing but that's what got me in this bind in the first place.

Do any of you have some links, prayers or written word that makes sense to you?

Maybe even a speaker with an mp3 online that puts step 3 into a palatable form?

thanks in advance.

02-08-2005, 02:16 PM

Hello Hold, and welcome to SR.

I don't have any other links than these to some of our other Forums here, you can read and post as you like.

Spiritual Growth in Recovery

Christians in Recovery

We also have a couple 12 Step Forums for both AA and NA folks.

nutz · 02-08-2005, 02:41 PM

First things first....Not play god.
To be Humble and dependent on my HP
My HP will for me is to strive or challenge myself to be the best
that I can BE. It might take a life time.lol

The more I let go of self..usually thur some type of lessons.lol
The more I'm willing to do god's will

Live life to the fullest with a joyest heart.

To let go of my
instant gradifications
self pity
anger
pain
lonliness
fears
etc..

Get on with living and loving and perhapse follow my dreams
and help others during my journey.
It is what I belive at this moment, I become more aware as I
move forward or grow in my journey of life.
Love god , Love one another

you only live once.
In my case I was brought back for a reason.

holdqwer · 02-08-2005, 03:01 PM

Thanks Doug. I'm finally reading Varieties ( William James ) at the moment. It's pretty heavy, but in the right frame of mind downright facinating.

Just looking for anything on step 3 that made a person say "OK, I can live with that"

Gooch · 02-08-2005, 03:29 PM

Dunno if this will help you but it helped me lots.

Gotta friend on the red path that always says "Creators will for him is to be satisfied and reasonably content.

I liked that. simple...

son of a gun somebody sent me a bible scripture in my email that said "Rejoice in all things for this is the will of God"

Same message for me

The oldtimers used to say "suit up and show up"

some days I have a better knack for the game than others, but I'm learning how to whistle while I dig up the septic tank.

We can sure overcomplicate this stuff. I could easily convince myself I should spend the rest of my days praying and meditating waiting for God to burn a bush for me or send me a fortune cookie, but that never seems to get the dishes done or get the oil changed in my truck and scoot.

Welcome to the jungle. Grab a vine and hang on.

lar · 03-04-2005, 02:06 PM

I have been sober for 1/2 day now feeling pretty good I think I can make it.

Time2Surrender · 03-04-2005, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holdqwer

Maybe even a speaker with an mp3 online that puts step 3 into a palatable form?

thanks in advance.

3 rd Step Speaker MP3 I also have countless links etc.Send me a PM telling me what your looking for.Here is another good site Celebrate Recovery

Time2Surrender · 03-04-2005, 02:51 PM

Lar,I saw you in "the movies for guys who like movies" thread earlier.Welcome to SoberRecovery.Congrats on 1/2 day.You have come to a good place here.Just tell us about yourself,whats going on and how we can help.

lar · 03-04-2005, 02:55 PM

Im feeling bad today I had to put my cat to sleep is name was Buddy.Well let me start from the begining I only had him for 3 months but it seems like a life time he was very loving . When I first got him or shouid I say when he first got me he brought me a lizard he put it down next to my feet out side my house as if to say hey man I'II trade you this lizard for some food. So I called him in house and fed him I then went to bed he layed on my chest and sleep most the night.He got sick from fip its like aids for us.

Time2Surrender · 03-04-2005, 03:04 PM

(((Lar))) I am so sorry to hear this.You must be really hurting today.I know how important pets can be.I have a Black Lab named "Bo".I have had him for 14 yrs.He is without a doubt my best friend.Unfortunatly he is also getting old.Someday I am going to half to put him to sleep.Its gonna be very hard.I been hangin around here at SR about 6 months now.This is a great place to share whats going on and too find support.I have made several friends around here in 6 months.Some of them I even talk to on the phone regularly now.Stick around and get to know a few people.And again I am sorry about your cat.

lar · 03-04-2005, 03:57 PM

Here's my story it all started in 1957 when I was safe and warm in my mother's womb.All of a sudden all hell broke loose and I was born .The safe and painless place that I knew all my life was gone forever and its been up hill ever since. I want to return to that safe place at least in my mind -- I think we all do?

Time2Surrender · 03-04-2005, 04:04 PM

Hey Lar.I sent you a PM

doorknob · 03-10-2005, 03:52 PM

Lar, I'm really sorry to hear about your kitty. Maybe you could go to the Humane Society and adopt a pet that needs a home. Time2, I hear your about your dog. My dog is also 14 and has been with me through all my crazy bullshit. I don't know if I will make it when his time comes, may be my time too. I've been meaning to read your "pets" post, there is just so much here to read...

Paul J

doorknob · 03-10-2005, 04:13 PM

Ooops, that was Don's post on pets! LOL This site is hard to keep up with. Good thing I'm only working part time right now!!

Paul J

03-10-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doorknob

Ooops, that was Don's post on pets! LOL This site is hard to keep up with. Good thing I'm only working part time right now!!

Paul J

Yep! Things move fast 'round here!

Time2Surrender · 03-10-2005, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doorknob

Ooops, that was Don's post on pets! LOL This site is hard to keep up with. Good thing I'm only working part time right now!!

Paul J

LOL keeping up to date here at SR can be a full time job.I had a thread here in the mens room also called pets,but I think its gone now.

02-08-2005, 01:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
holdqwer Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Area 78 Posts: 2	God's Will I'm 5 years sober and I have been stuggling with thinking too much lately. Specifically, what is God's will for me, what is God's plan. For some reason the thought of fate or everything being pre-determined as God's plan for us makes me defiant to do the little things I need to do. I can't stand being told what to do. I was going to start writing and theorizing but that's what got me in this bind in the first place. Do any of you have some links, prayers or written word that makes sense to you? Maybe even a speaker with an mp3 online that puts step 3 into a palatable form? thanks in advance.

02-08-2005, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
nutz doing the inside job Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: planet happy Posts: 542	First things first....Not play god. To be Humble and dependent on my HP My HP will for me is to strive or challenge myself to be the best that I can BE. It might take a life time.lol The more I let go of self..usually thur some type of lessons.lol The more I'm willing to do god's will Live life to the fullest with a joyest heart. To let go of my instant gradifications self pity anger pain lonliness fears etc.. Get on with living and loving and perhapse follow my dreams and help others during my journey. It is what I belive at this moment, I become more aware as I move forward or grow in my journey of life. Love god , Love one another you only live once. In my case I was brought back for a reason. __________________ practice, practice, practice What had been the source of devastation became the seed of a new me.

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02-08-2005, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Doug Guest Posts: n/a	Hello Hold, and welcome to SR. I don't have any other links than these to some of our other Forums here, you can read and post as you like. Spiritual Growth in Recovery Christians in Recovery We also have a couple 12 Step Forums for both AA and NA folks.

02-08-2005, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
holdqwer Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Area 78 Posts: 2	Thanks Doug. I'm finally reading Varieties ( William James ) at the moment. It's pretty heavy, but in the right frame of mind downright facinating. Just looking for anything on step 3 that made a person say "OK, I can live with that"

02-08-2005, 03:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gooch Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: out there... Posts: 2,654	Dunno if this will help you but it helped me lots. Gotta friend on the red path that always says "Creators will for him is to be satisfied and reasonably content. I liked that. simple... son of a gun somebody sent me a bible scripture in my email that said "Rejoice in all things for this is the will of God" Same message for me The oldtimers used to say "suit up and show up" some days I have a better knack for the game than others, but I'm learning how to whistle while I dig up the septic tank. We can sure overcomplicate this stuff. I could easily convince myself I should spend the rest of my days praying and meditating waiting for God to burn a bush for me or send me a fortune cookie, but that never seems to get the dishes done or get the oil changed in my truck and scoot. Welcome to the jungle. Grab a vine and hang on.

03-04-2005, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
lar Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: s.sierra nevada mtns. Posts: 21	I have been sober for 1/2 day now feeling pretty good I think I can make it.

03-04-2005, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,263 Blog Entries: 7	Lar,I saw you in "the movies for guys who like movies" thread earlier.Welcome to SoberRecovery.Congrats on 1/2 day.You have come to a good place here.Just tell us about yourself,whats going on and how we can help.

03-04-2005, 02:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
lar Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: s.sierra nevada mtns. Posts: 21	Im feeling bad today I had to put my cat to sleep is name was Buddy.Well let me start from the begining I only had him for 3 months but it seems like a life time he was very loving . When I first got him or shouid I say when he first got me he brought me a lizard he put it down next to my feet out side my house as if to say hey man I'II trade you this lizard for some food. So I called him in house and fed him I then went to bed he layed on my chest and sleep most the night.He got sick from fip its like aids for us.

03-04-2005, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,263 Blog Entries: 7	(((Lar))) I am so sorry to hear this.You must be really hurting today.I know how important pets can be.I have a Black Lab named "Bo".I have had him for 14 yrs.He is without a doubt my best friend.Unfortunatly he is also getting old.Someday I am going to half to put him to sleep.Its gonna be very hard.I been hangin around here at SR about 6 months now.This is a great place to share whats going on and too find support.I have made several friends around here in 6 months.Some of them I even talk to on the phone regularly now.Stick around and get to know a few people.And again I am sorry about your cat.

03-04-2005, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
lar Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: s.sierra nevada mtns. Posts: 21	Here's my story it all started in 1957 when I was safe and warm in my mother's womb.All of a sudden all hell broke loose and I was born .The safe and painless place that I knew all my life was gone forever and its been up hill ever since. I want to return to that safe place at least in my mind -- I think we all do?

03-04-2005, 04:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Time2Surrender Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Washington State Posts: 7,263 Blog Entries: 7	Hey Lar.I sent you a PM

03-10-2005, 03:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	Lar, I'm really sorry to hear about your kitty. Maybe you could go to the Humane Society and adopt a pet that needs a home. Time2, I hear your about your dog. My dog is also 14 and has been with me through all my crazy bullshit. I don't know if I will make it when his time comes, may be my time too. I've been meaning to read your "pets" post, there is just so much here to read... Paul J

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03-10-2005, 04:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
doorknob Knucklehead Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davenport, WA Posts: 4,015	Ooops, that was Don's post on pets! LOL This site is hard to keep up with. Good thing I'm only working part time right now!! Paul J