Eccl 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a more satisying reward for their work. If one falls, the friend will be there to help the other up.
Wouldn't that stink to not have someone to help you up when you fall?
How important friends are! This includes accountability and sponsors. The fact is, we are all in the same boat. We are human and we all fall. We all need people.
So you can look at this verse in two ways. You can be that friend to encourage and stand by others who are having a rough time. Or you can humble yourself and let someone help you when you are having a rough time. Understand though, this is going to take you truthfully opening up yourself, letting your guard down and be ready for positive criticism. Our goal is to move forward, right? Why not go side-by side?
Jasie-A
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Press On
These words are on my heart and in my head today. PRESS ON. Don't give up. Keep running the race. Keep moving forward. You may want to stop and rest or maybe you want to quit...don't! Stay strong. Listen to the Voice of Truth. Move forward. Press on.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize! 1 Corinthians 9:24
jasier-A
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize! 1 Corinthians 9:24
jasier-A
Monday, November 16, 2009
Colder Seasons
Hello everybody. Hope you are all staying warm. Just wanted to let everybody know how much GOD love's each and every one of us. We are planning a great Christmas Party.
I pray everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. This is the time of year that a lot of people will need to be calling thier accountability partners and anyone else you may need to help get through the holidays. Remember: Church is a great place to go when any of us feel we cannot do it alone, so keep that in mind. To ask for help does not make one weak, it add's to our strength. We are here to help one another, through the Holidays as well. Hope to see you all on Tuesday Nights. This is where you can get numbers from accountability partners.
Everybody have a safe and wonderful Holiday. GOD BLESS
Karen (T)
I pray everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. This is the time of year that a lot of people will need to be calling thier accountability partners and anyone else you may need to help get through the holidays. Remember: Church is a great place to go when any of us feel we cannot do it alone, so keep that in mind. To ask for help does not make one weak, it add's to our strength. We are here to help one another, through the Holidays as well. Hope to see you all on Tuesday Nights. This is where you can get numbers from accountability partners.
Everybody have a safe and wonderful Holiday. GOD BLESS
Karen (T)
Friday, November 06, 2009
October Events!
I don't know about you, but I had an awesome time this past October and Halloween season. Our walk through Mad Scientist/Hero's Cave was a hit and the Mystery Party following was a great time as well. These next couple months are sure to hold some fun moments and events as well. Keep in touch to the blog or to the announcements on Tuesday nights for information on these get togethers!
P.S. we would all love to see pics of the fun October events!
jaSier-A
It's Time for the Action Card
There are times when we don't want to do things. Maybe we don't feel we have the time or the energy. That is when it is time to pull out the "ACTION CARD"! With a smile on our face...we have to suck it up and get off the couch! I have found this to happen a lot in recovery and becoming healthier inside and out. I have had to take on Nike's slogan and "just do it." What about you? Are there areas in your life where you need to take action?
jasier-A
jasier-A
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Sept. 9th 2009
Wow. When you miss one week it seems like a long time when you finally get back to CR, but when you miss a couple weeks, like I did, it seems like a lifetime. But coming back to people who care and feeling God's love is a wonderful balm to our hurts.
Everytime I hear the teaching on sponsor's I catch something I didn't hear before and it helps me understand a sponsors role. The first time I heard the teaching I was very confused. I didn't completely understand the difference between a sponsor and an accountability partner. But I approached someone to be my sponser and it has worked out great. Approaching someone to be an accountability partner was a little different thoug. I don't know why, I guess because I didn't understand, at the time why I needed them.
Then when I was doing the 12 steps my sponser and accountability partners became even more important. I began to understand, a little more, the "why" behind the need for them.
Then in sponsor training, it was like a curtain lifting. I had taken notes on sponsors during the first teaching. During the 12 steps we had been taught the importance, and I still couldn't grasp the concept. But going thru the 12 steps and the sponsor training and then the teaching last night, I feel I have come full circle and I understand. Yay me.
I felt a connection with my sponsor the first night I came to CR. I have been thru the 12 steps and I have overcome some issues, and I still struggle sometimes. But God has revealed to me some other ones that I need to work on. Just like Laura said would happen. Thanks Laura.
But now I know I can overcome anything. I may still deny some things, but God will not let me do it for long.
Bobbie -E
Everytime I hear the teaching on sponsor's I catch something I didn't hear before and it helps me understand a sponsors role. The first time I heard the teaching I was very confused. I didn't completely understand the difference between a sponsor and an accountability partner. But I approached someone to be my sponser and it has worked out great. Approaching someone to be an accountability partner was a little different thoug. I don't know why, I guess because I didn't understand, at the time why I needed them.
Then when I was doing the 12 steps my sponser and accountability partners became even more important. I began to understand, a little more, the "why" behind the need for them.
Then in sponsor training, it was like a curtain lifting. I had taken notes on sponsors during the first teaching. During the 12 steps we had been taught the importance, and I still couldn't grasp the concept. But going thru the 12 steps and the sponsor training and then the teaching last night, I feel I have come full circle and I understand. Yay me.
I felt a connection with my sponsor the first night I came to CR. I have been thru the 12 steps and I have overcome some issues, and I still struggle sometimes. But God has revealed to me some other ones that I need to work on. Just like Laura said would happen. Thanks Laura.
But now I know I can overcome anything. I may still deny some things, but God will not let me do it for long.
Bobbie -E
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Reminders
Just wanted to remind everyone of two things!!
1. Cookbook!
-Lets get all our recipes in asap! We need to represent CR well (considering that it was our idea to have the cookbook in the first place)! So get them in and remind others along the way!
2. Afterglow
-Also, don't forget where you'll be this Sunday night! AT CHUTCH! CR is having an afterglow and we want (and need) you there!
JasieR- A
1. Cookbook!
-Lets get all our recipes in asap! We need to represent CR well (considering that it was our idea to have the cookbook in the first place)! So get them in and remind others along the way!
2. Afterglow
-Also, don't forget where you'll be this Sunday night! AT CHUTCH! CR is having an afterglow and we want (and need) you there!
JasieR- A
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Silly Samson...Silly me
So, I was thinking and reading up on Samson today. Silly Samson got himself all tangled up with the beautiful yet deadly Delilah. Do you know the story? Strong Samson keeps getting asked by Delilah, "What is it that makes you so strong?" And Samson keeps putting her off lying about the source of his strength. However, this nagging goes on for days and possible weeks. It starts wearing on Samson until finally he gives in and tells her its his hair. If you are like me, you are yelling at Samson, "Samson...DON'T DO IT! DON'T TELL HER! THE MEN ARE IN THE OTHER ROOM TO CAPTURE YOU!!" I even went further to say, "Stupid Samson. He is pretty dumb to fall for that over and over. Surely he had to know she was up to something!" Then it hit me. I am Samson. I have let deadly sin nag and nag at me till I finally just quit and fall into it. The Bible says that satan comes sneaking around like a roaring lion ready to devour...to steal, kill and destroy. This is where we need to take guard and stand our ground against our addictions and compulsive behaviors. To fight and not be paralyzed! Also it is time to turn to God. We can not let our sin and guilt keep us from restoration and an upright relationship with the Savior. In the end, Samson turned to God and God came back to Samson. He stood by him and let Samson show his strength once more. Turn to God. He's still there.
JasieR-A
JasieR-A
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