im thinkin satans getting a grip on me subtly slowly so im going to start rebuking that nasty spirit.
been really wanting to use im uncomfortable in my skin, angry a lot, no peace no serenity, wanting sex to much LOL ( outlet) just a bunch of crud going on.
nope no praying much no meditation , remember im mad at god I want little to do with him so im self propelled at the moment.
suggestions ????? thanks ( feel like swearing at you all LOL ) see im sick !!!!!
Go head Vin,get it out...Honesty is the antidote to our diseased thinking...Being honest,especially with God, is normal, but when we are angry we just dont want to stay there. Don't hide it..God is our friend(best) and just like our friends we may get angry but if we love them we get back to em..Also the better we know our God, and walk closely(as humanly possible)the less we will have that anger, takes a lifetime though ..And I know for me, if I get angry with God,I may feel guilty afterwards,,especially ,like you,making an admission,taking an inventory( im not praying ,driftin etc)sharing from my heart,one of our many gifts of the process and giving myself some time,picking myself up,dusting myself off and moving forward.We are human and we always are battling self will run riot over the will of our Higher Power. For me, my experience is to immediately get back to starting with prayer, I have readings(not religious,but spiritual I like Psalms especially 22/13 /49 etc they remind me when I think I am forsaken its not God who is drifting away its me...We admit that for us,God need only be loving and caring and greater than us(can be as deep or as surface based as we want)but just like a friend who really loves us,when we are kicking and scratching,speaking in that tongue that we use and wanting to kick the dog again,,there is an understanding and a peace that comes with all the self look and evaluation we do and once again turn it to the "care" of...I always end in prayer and reach out to help someone if I can and that helps me..My God ,my God,why have you forsaken me? or am I really driftin today? More is always revealed.Peace my brother,you will get back to that center, it seems that at times it just takes forever huh??(keep it on me here..)aint been angry with God lately, but sure aint been no joy to be around,(ask my family :)but im working harder...progress, i'll never have perfection,but in God's eyes I believe,thats not necessary...........
-- Edited by MIKEF on Tuesday 18th of October 2011 12:00:49 PM
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Gave in mike and opened a book today with some quotes from Bill W and the message I got was one of praise, for what I am accomplishing threw perseverance, dedication and commitment. But I dont do this alone I have God and all of you here and out in the real world. I was put in a place today where I could be of service to another addict and thats a blessing today, thats my real purpose, thanks man.
Hang in there. It is okay to be angry. This too shall pass, as long as you don't use. Maybe you could call your sponsor and talk about it and try to understand what you are angry about. Keep coming back!
Nice honest share Vin. I find that when i'm off balance prayer and meditation work wonders. But then my HP is someone I can never get mad at. You see, my God is loving and caring....period. He doesn't test me...life does. He is my refuge...the place I can go when the world is dumping on me. (I don't believe in devils....just life on life's terms.) My life got better when I changed my perception of Him (the God of MY understanding) and now He is always available as the source of all that's good, comforting, loving, and serene.
Whether actively using or not self-will run riot seems the addict's natural state. A major symptom of our disease of addiction. The answer is always the same: Surrender. The Steps are the How. We (I) never finish the Steps, they are a life long process and map for living.
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