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"We have all made mistakes. We have all done things that we wish we had not done. We have all missed opportunities and blown more of them than we care to admit. But the universe begins a new cycle whenever we are ready. God is willing to start again when we are. In His eyes, we are like newborn children, and at any given moment we can be reborn. As we atone for our errors, we are released from their effects. See the light, and your life will reflect it. Deny the light, and in your blindness you will create chaos. When you choose to open your eyes again, the chaos will be no more." from Illuminata
My gambling addition has been a mistake but the biggest mistake has been not "starting over"! How many times have I said "I'm not going to gamble anymore" ~ way too numerous to count! How many times have I prayed (in vain) for God to release me from my addiction? Usually after the fact, but never before!
Am I willing to start again with God this time? Yes, I am! I'm ready to see His light and His direction in my life if I only slow down and open my eyes! If I allow Him to guide me, for that is what he can do ~ guide only!
When I'm gambling I do create chaos in my world...I become moody, I snap at everything, I become depressed, I worry and I make the world around me unhappy. When I'm not gambling I see clearly how much chaos my gambling inflicts on me and others, I don't pray for guidance or forgiveness or strength.
Why is it we only turn to God when we are at our lowest? I know that I'm not alone in doing so! Why is it so hard to turn to Him for everything? Why is that when He does show us guidance we turn away?
Sometimes I wish that He had the ability to slap us and say "I am here ~ listen to Me!" Would that wake us up?
Today I consciously ask God to be a part of my life in all ways. I ask for His forgiveness for my past errors and misconceptions. I ask that He remind me to call upon Him throughout the day! Please God....
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You have the answers you need and the correct pace to go at.
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The answers are there for the asking, its what we choose to do with those answers that makes the difference in the outcome. You can sit there and should, coulda, woulda yourself all day long, but in reality, all that matters is today, there here and now, and what you choose to do forward from this point.
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I try to think about little things...silly things, actually...well, for example when something happens, but it could have been worse...a little nod to the clouds. When something surprising happens, something good, another nod...fixing the lawn mower w/o having to pay someone $85 to $105...cost me all of $20 in parts!! A nod and a big ole smile!
It's hard to forgive ourselves. We seem determined to punish ourselves or give up. You are staying in there, opening yourself, asking for guidance, accepting and moving forward. Keep going sweetie!
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