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Church and Recovery
5/26/2007 1:54:00 PM attagirl
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Although when we think of recovery, the church is not the first thing that comes to mind. We need to address how going to to church and seeking spiritual guidance can be a big help for many people. Maybe it is the idea that you can get the much needed support or possibly even the idea that the greater plan in life can help as well.
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6/7/2007 8:19:43 PM kheyanne
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Going to church won't be enough, that's for sure. We as a person should be able to act according to what our church needs us to act. Recovery is bad, and I don't think that there's a single church in the world that tolerates it. We need the support of our church, but once we have it, the ball is on our court.
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6/14/2007 10:50:22 AM simonsays
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That is true but I think the point of this thread was to let men know that there are other places you might be more comfortable in going when you are in need of help. And that sometimes seeking spiritual guidance can help you get back to the place you need to be for yourself and your family.
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6/17/2007 8:41:45 AM westpier
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Its not the first thing but the church offers a lot of faith and hope to millions and its not something we should dismiss to readily in my opinion - its not my thing though
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6/21/2007 7:35:07 AM attagirl
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I have to agree, people within the your church can be a big help if there are people you trust with issues such as this. You might find that there are more people than you think in the same boat as you are.
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4/2/2008 2:39:45 PM Meladie
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If you've been addicted and you want to meet some really good genuine people to support you, church is the best place to go.  I've met a lot of people at my church that have a past also, but they still have so much integrity it's amazing.
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4/24/2008 10:52:12 AM bambibaby
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I think the people you meet at church can be generally more understanding than the people you talk to normally. And your not only getting help from the people, but from the one that has all the power, God. And I think that that is best!
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4/30/2008 1:08:54 PM Remmey
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All of my friends at church have been the most supportive.  They're actually the most understanding and you're right, it's from the best point of view. 
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5/8/2008 9:50:00 AM cowboy44
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Church and the higher power can offer so much help and support for so many people, I just feel really bad for the non-believers. They have it much harder, they dont have the faith that all the believers have and wont get as much help. God loves everyone even the ones that dont love him and he will help them also but not as fast as the others. The non-believers are also missing out on meeting the people who can be the greatest impact on their lives.
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5/9/2008 12:56:17 PM punjaboy
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cowboy44 said: Church and the higher power can offer so much help and support for so many people, I just feel really bad for the non-believers. They have it much harder, they dont have the faith that all the believers have and wont get as much help. God loves everyone even the ones that dont love him and he will help them also but not as fast as the others. The non-believers are also missing out on meeting the people who can be the greatest impact on their lives.


I do agree with this, and I hate how some are so hard headed about it also. Like denying that there is a higher power and denying that they will ever get help from God. If they are negative than everything around them will also be negative.
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5/14/2008 3:57:48 PM AliBaba
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That's really true, I can't stand being around negative people, it puts me in terrible moods.  Some of the most positive people are religious, but you have to remember we're all human and we all have our trials.  I feel like I've got through a lot of my tough times through prayer and it makes me feel a million times better when I know someone is praying for me too.
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5/15/2008 3:22:16 PM jakester
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AliBaba said: That's really true, I can't stand being around negative people, it puts me in terrible moods.  Some of the most positive people are religious, but you have to remember we're all human and we all have our trials.  I feel like I've got through a lot of my tough times through prayer and it makes me feel a million times better when I know someone is praying for me too.


I hate being around negative people also. They bring down my day so bad. I could be having the best day ever but if I spend time wit afriend who is in a bad mood, I'll just  start getting frustrated and wanting to cry about everything.
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11/5/2008 11:14:14 AM GuessWho
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Asking for prayers has helped me also.  It makes me feel a million times better to know that others are offering their prayers and actually want to see me happy and getting better.  It gives me hope at times that I don't even have it. 
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11/6/2008 12:02:00 PM animee
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I feel like your prayer accounts to something great and is always answered, but when you have someone along your side praying for you as well, its even greater and prayers are answered much faster and even better. I'm blessed to have a loving grandmother who constantly prays for me night and day. I think the whole reason why my life is so great is thanks to her and her wonderful prayers.
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