Daily Reflections for 2/1/2013
Trudging that road.
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Daily Reflections for 2/1/2013 *~*~*~*~*^DailyReflections^*~*~*~*~*
GOAL: SANITY
". . . Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or upon what day I came to believe in a Power greater than myself, but I certainly have that belief now."
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 27
"Came to believe!" I gave lip service to my belief when I felt like it or when I thought it would look good. I didn't really trust God. I didn't believe He cared for me. I kept trying to change things I couldn't change. Gradually, in disgust, I began to turn it all over, saying: "You're so omnipotent, you take care of it." He did. I began to receive answers to my deepest problems, sometimes at the most unusual times: driving to work, eating lunch, or when I was sound asleep. I realized that I hadn't thought of those solutions -- a Power greater than myself had given them to me. I came to believe.
". . . Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or upon what day I came to believe in a Power greater than myself, but I certainly have that belief now."
TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 27
"Came to believe!" I gave lip service to my belief when I felt like it or when I thought it would look good. I didn't really trust God. I didn't believe He cared for me. I kept trying to change things I couldn't change. Gradually, in disgust, I began to turn it all over, saying: "You're so omnipotent, you take care of it." He did. I began to receive answers to my deepest problems, sometimes at the most unusual times: driving to work, eating lunch, or when I was sound asleep. I realized that I hadn't thought of those solutions -- a Power greater than myself had given them to me. I came to believe.
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Fellow Traveler and Seeker
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Toronto, Ontario
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I didn't have any problems with Step 2 - I had always believed in God, but realizing that it could be of my conception and of my understanding really brought it home for me. I was at a place of such desperation that I needed relief and Step 2 really let me start the process of giving it up. Belief brought forth faith, and faith is where strength comes from.
Trudger of Happy Destiny
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Naperville, IL
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I had always believed. I am still struggling with faith. I am intellectually accepting it but trying to emotionally accept it. I hope it will come with time, patience, and experience. I guess maybe it will come when as it says, the most unusual times, not when I demand or seek it.
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Join Date: Jan 2013
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I always felt spiritual and knew there was something bigger than myself. But the GOD thing took some time. But thanks to the fellowship and the BB I was able to use things till my "Came to Believe happened.." 
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