My name is Sarah and I am a believer in recovery. My struggle is mostly with myself, my character, and my decisions. I want to do what is right but usually end up doing what is wrong. My life before recovery was "happy" according to the standards of the world. I found myself always looking for something new to do because routine was boring. Like any other girl I loved dancing, having different boyfriends, and always enjoyed new clothes.
I knew God existed but didn’t have
anything to do with him until I needed something, then I would cry out to
him. I definitely did not have a
personal relationship with him. He was my God when it was convenient.
Because I was driven by my emotions my
attitude towards others was unstable. I
wanted to look good but I didn’t care about those around me. My lowest point was when I was sent to
prison.
For four years I was invited to join the
CR group but I always said no because attending didn’t interest me. Finally I
said yes because it was something new to try. It was through this program that
I started to have a personal relationship with Jesus. I never wanted to deal with my past but now
that I have Jesus in my heart, He makes it possible to have healing and closure. CR has helped me change my attitude towards
others. I have learned to love my neighbor.
I have learned to love and appreciate myself as God’s daughter. Now that
I know God I want to serve Him and seek His holiness.
A real benefit of being a part of the CR
program is that now I have a spiritual family that supports me. I feel that I
can love without limits because God loves me.
May God bless you.
*names have been changed to protect
identities*
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