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Old 03-28-2002, 07:36 PM
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Roven_Rev
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Yes. That was beautiful and so true.

Our study of Step 2 goes on to say:

"When we have been held captive by damaging dependencies or addictive behaviors, it is sometimes hard to believe the we will ever be free of them. The words of Luk 1:37 need to take root deep in our hearts: 'For with God nothing will be impossible.'

A frightened and doubting father discovered the truth of these words when he brought his precious, demon-possessed son to Jesus for healing. With all hope nearly gone, he pleaded, "If you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.

Instead of criticizing this man for his lack of faith, Jesus pointed to the importance of the fathers trust in God to do what is humanly impossible. The fathers's cry echoes the cry of each of our hearts, 'Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!' He declared his faith but was honest about his weakness.

When we truly want to believe in God's great power to deliver us, He will be there, helping us to release our doubt, to yield our dependencies, and to place trust in Him."

And He does stand there at the door with his arms outstreched, waiting for us to knock.

Amen...Amen...Amen!

Source: "Serenity"