Through working hard and trying to clean up my side of the street I have found that I can be more at peace with myself and the world around me. I had been working the 12 step program for years but I had not found the peace that fills my heart and soul today. I was missing something.
That something was the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Plan of Redemption (happiness). Through the ultimate sacrifice of my Savior Jesus Christ I could have peace and joy. It though requires a lot of change. Change I at times thought was beyond my reach or abilities.
Some of the things that if I did daily would help me along the path to true peace and joy those being prayer, reading the scriptures, service, and daily meditation.
The Book of Mormon is another testament of Jesus Christ.
It puts forth the doctrines of the gospel, outlines the plan of salvation, and tells men (and women) what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come. (Book of Mormon, Introduction)
To know that I am aligning my life to be working towards what I desire the most peace on earth and salvation and exaltation in the life to come.
Last night at my meeting we discussed Step 7 Humility and I was reminded that often the further we walk off the path the more painful the journey can be to return. (A lot more garbage in the street).
"Even as you feel the pains of your own rebirth, remember that His suffering, not yours, ensures your redemption from sin. Your sacrifice is only a humble reminder of His “great and last sacrifice” on your behalf (Alma 34:14). (Addiction Recovery Program, Step 7: Humility)"
To feel the pain that I have felt in the years of addiction and then the pain of cleaning up the damage and wreckage of my past I am humbled by how much my Savior and Redeemer did for me. I am grateful and humbled for what he did for all of us.
The choice is yours, the price has been paid. The ultimate act of unconditional love is done. Choose this day to find joy and feel the love that is there for you. Turn unto him. Return to his love and feel his peace.
I love that line from Step 7. Thank you for sharing this.
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