April 18 ,2018 Twelve Stepping With Spiritual Support From Scripture

Psalm 143 v 3 - My enemy has chased me.He has knocked me to the ground and forces me to live in darkness like those in the grave.(GODS BIG BOOK)

STEP 1 -We admitted we were powerless over our addictions and dysfunctional- behaviors, that our lives had become unmanageable.

Are we really Powerless ! Could it be ,powerless is a defeated mindset putting us under before we even get started ! Coming out or escaping the horrors of addiction is hard enough without putting a powerless, diseased,and unable to defeat label ,mindset, and attitude from jump. My thinking was and is ,I have a disease ,I will never beat addiction so whats the point its too hard ! If we are going to escape and beat addiction we will have to change our perspective. When I read the verse above it describes to me what addiction is now in my life. I look at addiction through the eyes of God so to speak. Using Gods Big Book I examine Life and that verse seen through the new perspective and it teaches me that addiction is a spiritual enemy. No longer am I a diseased sick and always will be individual. I am knocked down by my enemy (addiction) forced to live in the darkness but no where does it say that I cant stand up and fight and escape. Addiction is a spiritual enemy that wants too steal your very life and your soul. Powerless your not because God says He will fight for you and Jesus Christ his son has defeated your spiritual enemies all you have to do is believe. The World has turned Addiction into something its not and you can overcome addiction because Jesus overcame. You might be down in the darkness but your not out and its not over. As long as you have breath you can fight ,STAND UP get back in there look addiction in the eye and shout out at the top of your lungs. NO MORE ! The world is a Liar and God is my strength my protection I WILL OVERCOME ,I WILL DEFEAT YOU ADDICTION ! Your not unbeatable ,I don't have a disease . I WILL GET FREE ,I WILL WIN, I WILL OVERCOME IN JESUS CHRISTS MIGHTY NAME! 

John 8:32- Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

By Joseph Dickerson/Recovery Connections Need Help email us recoveryfriends@gmail.comPsalm 103v3 He forgives all my sins and Heals all my diseases!

Good Morning Everybody,

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ps - Mark your calendars and stay tuned-in for more info about our upcoming Mid Atlantic Addictions Conference scheduled for November 2-3, 2018. Hosted by Fellowship Bible Church (aboutfbc.org) - located in Sewell, NJ.

“Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.”  ~~Eleanor Roosevelt “A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery while on a detour.”  ~~Author Unknown “No one is on control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change.”  ~~Beverly DeAngelis Through the years, crafts have been fun hobbies and often I looked for exciting new things to do.  This led to a room full of projects in various stages of completion, which then led to feeling the opposite of my intentions; I felt guilt and anxiety instead of happiness.  Feelings of guilt escalated from not starting a new project and then anxiety settled in from merely looking at the unused art supplies. WFS provides healthy ways of managing feelings in sobriety and recovery, and, with Statement #3 in action, I was able to reclaim joy and contentment with creativity. First, examining all the incomplete projects, I determined some favorite craft activities.  From there, I boxed up anything that was not a favorite and chose to give it away.  I shared acrylic paints with a woman who worked at sandwich shop, a girlfriend was given alpaca fleece, and many items were donated to a center devoted to teaching art to kids.  This created a portal for happiness to develop. Feelings of guilt began to decrease and a sense of balance returned.  With a new focus on favorites, I am able to encounter opportunities to learn and experience the joy of creating.  Additionally, instead of feeling the need to collect more and more craft stuff, with Statement #3 in action, feelings of contentment outweigh chasing after flashy colors or bright lights. Hugzzz Karen Statement #3  “Happiness is a habit I am developing.”   Happiness is created not waited for. Hi 4C Women, I am beginning to feel that much of my happiness occurs for me when I share or give to others. I got that sense from Karen's message as well when she graciously gave away her craft items. I also have a big smile on my face when I decorate my house for the season or get organized. It creates a sense of accomplishment and perhaps that is how I show my creativity.  I am attaching a calendar "Action for Happiness." I saw it on a website http://www.actionforhappiness.org and although it is dated for January, the activities could be used and repeated for every month of the year. Some are very easy and quick while others require planning and time. Either way, I hope you will be able to choose some that you feel could create happiness and share that with women in your group or online. Jean said that happiness comes in moments, not at big events although that could be the outcome. We are not able to command happiness to appear yet if we are aware of our surroundings, it will appear. Be in that moment.   As Statement #3 tells us, happiness is a habit we are developing. It's been said that when we give up one habit, it is important to replace it with another. How wonderful that we can replace negativity, blaming others for our unhappiness and replacing it with awareness, discovery of what brings us joy and experiencing it authentically.  Bonded in Joyful Happiness!  Bonded, 4C WFS Member  Don't miss this workshop at the 2018 WFS Annual Weekend Conference! June 8-10 in Center Valley, PA Moderating Dynamic Meetings For Certified Moderators and those seeking to become Certified Moderators… This is a learning workshop! Positive tips, solutions and encouragement in leading or getting a WFS meeting started will be provided. This will be a sharing of experiences as well. Our goal is to keep the f2f meetings active and build confidence in creating new ones. 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