It Takes What It Takes
That comment could be applied to many thoughts. Last night it applied to what I heard. Finally it made sense.
The South Side Group had a visitor last night from Hilton Head, SC. His sobriety date was in 1979. I’d never seen him before.
Within one of the sentences he uttered as he was sharing, came words like these;
I was delusional when it came to God. I was delusional when it came to what God wanted with those things He caused or allowed to happen in my life.
I’d always - and I mean ALWAYS - looked at what God did as punishment. I was told as a young child that God was a punishing God. I knew I had been determined to be one of those who would suffer endless punishment. There was something seriously wrong with me and God knew it - I didn’t - He did. That was the deal!
I was delusional. God did, or allowed to happen, what happened, because He loves me! He wants me to learn the proper lessons which enable me to live happy, joyous and free!
And that - is the real deal!
Tags: 11th-step, 2nd-step, 3rd-step, RecoveryRelated Stories
POSTED IN: Experience, Strength and Hope, Heard At Meetings
2 opinions for It Takes What It Takes
Gwen
Oct 17, 2006 at 5:26 pm
“I was delusional when it came to God. I was delusional when it came to what God wanted with those things He caused or allowed to happen in my life.”
I believe my will caused and made many things to happen. Self will run riot. I feel like God put several Angels in my life. It was still up to me to align my will with Gods. I had to let go of my will so those things would stop happening.
Have you ever heard the story about the guy floating on a raft in the middle of the ocean? He is floating and asks God if he is really real to help him. Just then a boat comes along and the man says no thank you I am waiting for God to help me. Next a helicopter comes and he says no thank you I am waiting for God to help me. He waits and waits and finally dies and goes to heaven. When in heaven he asks God why didn’t you help me? God said I did ~ I sent you a boat and a helicopter.
I hope I did not butcher the story TOOO bad. I am not much of a story teller. But you get the idea I think.
I thank God for the angels he sent me and that I did not turn them away.
Have a fabulous Wednesday ;)
Mark
Oct 17, 2006 at 5:37 pm
Thanks Gwen - yes I have heard the story and also attempted to re-tell it :)
I really appreciate your positive input - thanks so much!
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