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5:16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
I don't really have much clever to post. But I just thought I'd slap up a blog just so everyone would kow I'm still alive and well. I'm really impressed by our Lord this time of year, but mostly for things that I've often tended to take for granted. The Tulips in the yard have come and gone. Financial problems continue to linger, It wasn't something I got into over night so I reckon it'll take time to get through.
I'm beginning to see the lords discipline for what it is, and even feel a little gratitude. Through it all I've become I've become a little (make that a lot) more transparent with my brothers and sisters TGBTG. One friend likes to remind me that this is refining fire. I've found myself appreciating cold showers.
I'm really feeling grateful and in good spirits. I also find myself spending more and more time considering the needs of others. And even though I can't just write a check every time some one needs something, I find myself asking the Holy Spirit what can I do to be helpful. Sometimes its a prayer, sometimes it's a phone call. sometimes it's an Email.
I've found my eyesight improving. I.E. I don't have to wear bi-focals to read music at Praise and worship. The lord has brought my house payments current.
Long story short There are gratitudes to nemerous to mention. I've gone 10 months without a cigarette, although the enemy laid some serious thoughts on my mind concerning cigarettes but as usual the Lord was there to the rescue. He brought me through it. I have a long way to go to learn to listen, and this is slowly beginning to feel more like a relationship all the time.
Blessings,
David |
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May 02, 2008 at 2:59am |
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Holy Cow Dave this is awesome, and a very clever post. I am so happy for you. Before I read this I prayed for you and your financial situation. Then I read your post and realized how perfectly God is working in your life.
You know the saying, I think I heard it in AA, "keep an attitude of gratitude" I remember before I first became clean and sober, and hating the sound of early morning singing birds. Those stinking birds. I knew then when I heard those stinking birds that I had partied the entire night away and I would have to go to work soon with no sleep. Why did those birds have to remind me of the waste I did during the night.
After becoming clean and sober I learned to really appreciate and become grateful for those stinking birds because I realized how lucky I was that God kept me through those serious drug times and He chose to save me. I too was in a serious financial struggle when I first became clean and sober and through His grace I made it just fine and even was blessed beyond my wildest dreams later on the more I followed Him.
Anyway Congratulations on that awesome attitude of gratitude. Someday you will look back at these trying times with fond memories of the growth in your spirit. |
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| Thanks Becky; I might mention the 11th will be 19 years I've been clean in NA. I was baptized last september, the attitude thing is all Christ. |
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Isn't God great?!? The more we rely on Him the more prace He gives us.
Go Dave! |
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| What a wonderful post, David!! Ten months without a cigarette is such a huge accomplishment. I know how tough that can be to give up, especially in times of stress. Isn't it funny that we would want to turn to something that is going to cost us more money in a already finacially strained time and will eventually put us in the grave early? Man, sometimes I am not sure who is more stupid, the devil for using that as bait or us for taking it! ;-) I guess both seem pretty foolish! When I really realized what I was being tempted with -cancer and more financial stress- it became a whole lot easier to stand firm. As far as the cold showers go--keep renewing your mind to God's Word! By keeping your mind full of Him and His word there won't be room for anything else. "I also find myself spending more and more time considering the needs of others." You have really come upon a truth of giving--giving is not just about money. God gives seed to the sower--right now your seed is your time. Praise God you are able to see that!! Such growth in this blog, David. Gratitude is the fruit of growth... |
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| Amen Dave, And it is so good to hear from you. I am happy that you are doing well and experiencing a true relationship with our Lord. |
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Kathy |
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May 02, 2008 at 4:41am |
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| Amen, Dave! Great post! |
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Wow David, I hope I'll have a "not much clever to post" posting soon !
Maybe we should sit back and count our blessings ? Did you count the number of blessings in this blog alone? I didn't, but there quite a few ! Then there's being a blessing !
Things seem to be progressing nicely for you.
TO GO BE THE GLORY.......... |
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I love what you said about becoming more transparent--that sounds like you're beginning to trust others more openly! When we hide our true selves from people, it's kind of like Adam grabbing his fig leaf trying to cover everything he could--hoping that would make him acceptable. We should never have to make ourselves 'acceptable' in the Kingdom--that's the beauty of His love among the brethren! The only fig leaf we need is the blood of Christ. You're awesome, Brother! Keep going!
BTW--Congrats on the 10 month mile marker! Good job! |
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| Dave....10 months? I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! This is a great testimony for the Lord, my friend. I am ever so thankful that he gave it to you. God bless!! (And thanks for writing, even when you didn't feel especially inspired.) ~mike |
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Deb |
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May 02, 2008 at 5:51pm |
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| Dave this is great! God has brought you a long way, even if the steps have been small, the distance has been great! |
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| Thanks one and all. Sometimes I post just to stay transparent. |
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Janie |
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May 03, 2008 at 7:46am |
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| Great post Dave - so nice to see Gods work in progress - keep sharing! Does us all good! |
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| Hi, Dave--praise God for your victory over smokes through Jesus Christ! He never fails. God bless. |
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Joey |
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May 21, 2008 at 2:52pm |
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Dave... WAY TO GO!!!! You can do anything through Jesus Christ!
And you called this "Just another post" ?????
Go Dave Go!!! Go Dave Go!! |
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