Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
12-Steps and the Biblical Comparisons
Step 1. We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and compulsive behavior. That our lives had become unmanageable. I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. (Romans 7:18)
Step 2. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. For it is God who is at work in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (Philippians 2:13)
Step 3. Made a decision to turn our life and our will over to the care of God. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. (Romans 12:1)
Step 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. (Lamentations 3:40)
Step 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs. Therefore, confess your sins to each other, and pray for each other, so that you may be healed. (James 5:16a)
Step 6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10)
Step 7. Humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Step 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31)
Step 9. Made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; and then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:23-24)
Step 10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! (1 Corinthians 10:12)
Step 11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. (Colossians 3:16a)
Step 12. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and practice these principles in all our affairs. Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
Step 2. Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. For it is God who is at work in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. (Philippians 2:13)
Step 3. Made a decision to turn our life and our will over to the care of God. Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. (Romans 12:1)
Step 4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. (Lamentations 3:40)
Step 5. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being, the exact nature of our wrongs. Therefore, confess your sins to each other, and pray for each other, so that you may be healed. (James 5:16a)
Step 6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up. (James 4:10)
Step 7. Humbly asked Him to remove all our shortcomings. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)
Step 8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all. Do to others as you would have them do to you. (Luke 6:31)
Step 9. Made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; and then come and offer your gift. (Matthew 5:23-24)
Step 10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong, promptly admitted it. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! (1 Corinthians 10:12)
Step 11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly. (Colossians 3:16a)
Step 12. Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others, and practice these principles in all our affairs. Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
8 Principles of Celebrate R-E-C-O-V-E-R-Y
The 8 Principles
Principle 1- Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. (Step 1) “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor.” (Matthew 5:3)
Principle 2- Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover. (Step 2) “Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
Principle 3- Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to Christ’s care and control. (Step 3) “Happy are the meek.” (Matthew 5:5)
Principle 4- Openly examine and confess my faults to myself, to God, and to someone I trust. (Steps 4 and 5) “Happy are the pure in heart.” (Matthew 5:8)
Principle 5- Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. (Steps 6 and 7) “Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires.” (Matthew 5:6)
Principle 6- Evaluate all my relationships; offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I’ve done to others except when to do so would harm them or others. (Steps 8 and 9) “Happy are the merciful." "Happy are the peacemakers.” (Matt 5:7, 5:9)
Principle 7- Reserve a daily time with God for self-examination, Bible reading, and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life and to gain the power to follow His will. (Steps 10 and 11)
Principle 8- Yield myself to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and by my words. (Step 12) “Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires.” (Matthew 5:10)
My life 2010
Dear Readers,
Wow, what a year 2010 was for my family and I. There were good times but there were bad times, but always good time in the bad times.... did you get that?
That in all things there is good, we just have to find it.
As the end of the year approaches, I reflect back on this year, and what a year it was.When it started, not long after our oldest daughter got sick, my husband lost his job, our youngest daughter went back to Florida,our middle daughter was far away and became preganant, ( i was happy for them but sad cause we couldnt be there) but still when all this was going on.....we still praised God, because we still had everything we needed. we are so blessed and now... as the year comes to an end, our oldest daughter has been healed, our middle daughter had the baby and mom and baby are doing great, and our baby girl has come back home and not only to us but to Jesus, and my husband and i both have jobs now, well God blessed us with one of the best jobs we could ever have! All because we stayed faithful, through all the bad times and found good in them. We praise Him when we win, We praise Him when we lose! He is worthy of ALL our praise, honor and glory!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZQ-r55zac
My thoughts to you this New Year is that no matter what happpens in life. Never cease to praise Him! Be faithful, give Him all the glory , Honor and Praise. Its not about me , Lord its all about you!
Make God the guide for 2011 in your life!
Dont lead Him , let Him lead you and then you lead others!
Im going back to the heart of worship, its all about you, its all about you, Jesus, Im sorry for the things i made it for its all about you, Jesus! Let this be your hearts desire for 2011, and watch how God moves in your life!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSaSbDx3f0
May God bless you all, in Jesus name!
Wow, what a year 2010 was for my family and I. There were good times but there were bad times, but always good time in the bad times.... did you get that?
That in all things there is good, we just have to find it.
As the end of the year approaches, I reflect back on this year, and what a year it was.When it started, not long after our oldest daughter got sick, my husband lost his job, our youngest daughter went back to Florida,our middle daughter was far away and became preganant, ( i was happy for them but sad cause we couldnt be there) but still when all this was going on.....we still praised God, because we still had everything we needed. we are so blessed and now... as the year comes to an end, our oldest daughter has been healed, our middle daughter had the baby and mom and baby are doing great, and our baby girl has come back home and not only to us but to Jesus, and my husband and i both have jobs now, well God blessed us with one of the best jobs we could ever have! All because we stayed faithful, through all the bad times and found good in them. We praise Him when we win, We praise Him when we lose! He is worthy of ALL our praise, honor and glory!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgZQ-r55zac
My thoughts to you this New Year is that no matter what happpens in life. Never cease to praise Him! Be faithful, give Him all the glory , Honor and Praise. Its not about me , Lord its all about you!
Make God the guide for 2011 in your life!
Dont lead Him , let Him lead you and then you lead others!
Im going back to the heart of worship, its all about you, its all about you, Jesus, Im sorry for the things i made it for its all about you, Jesus! Let this be your hearts desire for 2011, and watch how God moves in your life!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATSaSbDx3f0
May God bless you all, in Jesus name!
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The Birth of Jesus
18Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.
20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS!
(kjv) Mathew 1:18~25
20But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS!
(kjv) Mathew 1:18~25
Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
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