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    #1

    Not religious, but... Beware!

    From an email today:

    Once you make peace with God, that’s spiritual peace, then you get the peace of God in your heart and that’s emotional peace. This is the one you really need for daily living. The peace of God happens in your heart when you’ve made peace with God. All of a sudden, the stress in your life goes down. You’re not as angry as you used to be. Things don’t bother you as much. You’re a lot more patient. You’re filled with a lot more love and peace.

    Why? Because once you have peace with     God, you have the peace of     God in your heart. The Bible says, “Don’t worry about anything. Instead pray about everything” (Philippians 4:6 NLT).You have two choices in life: You can pray or panic, worship or worry. Those are your choices. Worry has never solved a single one of your problems. If you prayed as much as you worry, you would have a lot less to worry about! Prayer can change things. That’s why the Bible says, “Don’t worry. Pray!”

    Pray about everything. Tell God what you need. Thank him for all that he’s done. [And if you do this] You will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6 NL.)

    [I am NOT some Religious Freak - but... I do believe in God. For whatever reason.]
    Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin
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    #2
    Not religious, but... Beware!

    Great post - something I believe in very much.
    Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:6 The Message

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      #3
      Not religious, but... Beware!

      This is wonderful, Savon.
      Just a short story - last night my father in law was ranting about how much he hated the Christmas card I sent out. I put a lot of effort into adding my family's faces into the Grinch feast photo. It was adorable, my youngest boy was that little dude holding the platter that Cindy Loo opens - anyway, I kid you not, he went on and on about how ridiculous it was and no one appreciates cards like that, etc. (I heard because hubby had him on speaker). This honestly went on for ten minutes (he's dying of lung cancer and very bitter and nasty, so I try to give him some slack and blame it on the chemo, but it's really tough to deal with).

      The thought crossed my mind "I hate him, I need a drink", but then I decided to pray for peace in my heart and to feel love where there was anger.

      It helped. I'm still ticked, but it helped.
      You, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and respect. ~ Buddha

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        #4
        Not religious, but... Beware!

        Savon
        Love your post. I am getting worry get the best of me, and it doesn't do a lot of good, just makes me feel worse when I could be feeling just fine.
        Lila

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          #5
          Not religious, but... Beware!

          Hey Savon
          I love you post.
          Thanks for sharing it.
          River.I'm so sorry that your FIL is in such bad shape ...............physically and spiritually.
          We can all pray, believing, that God will give him peace before the end of his life.

          :hyou all.
          Nancy
          "Be still and know that I am God"

          Psalm 46:10

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            #6
            Not religious, but... Beware!

            Absolute truth - thank you.

            Twosox

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              #7
              Not religious, but... Beware!

              River- HOW could anyone hate.. a .. Christmas card?

              Not sure II could have prayed for peace at that moment.

              I'm IMPRESSED that you did that.

              I can certainly learn from you..

              Ohhh. Merry Christmas!!
              Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin

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                #8
                Not religious, but... Beware!

                Two little phrases I have kept with me in my journey towards happy, healthy sobriety:

                "Religion is for those who want to get to heaven....
                Spriituality is for those who have already been to hell...."

                and

                NO GOD, NO PEACE // KNOW GOD, KNOW PEACE

                My Personal spiritual walk is steadfast and strong!

                Bless you all x
                *Serenity is the calm WITHIN the storm*

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                  #9
                  Not religious, but... Beware!

                  Yep, I totally buy that. For all that has happened in my life there has been this force around me and that is god. Not biblical, cos I went in search of him to the vatican and such religious places and I failed to see him. Saw a lot of opulence and greed, but not god. As a child, when I was all alone, he came in. He did not appear, or talk to me, he was just there. He was there when I was on the streets, he is with me still. For all my sins I never gave up my faith in him. I asked why? and still do. Yet, he is the one constant in my life. It is private to me, as to say it makes you a bit weird. Do not do church, or the like, but keep my heart alive knowing that god does exist. It is a case of believing when the darkest days come and in that he shows you a light. Whether you choose to walk in the light is up to you.

                  I LIKE THIS SAYING

                  EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST
                  EVERY SINNER HAS A FUTURE

                  But now I ask my god, what the bloody hell you up to now?

                  but prayer is wonderful. I loved your post. :thanks:

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                    #10
                    Not religious, but... Beware!

                    dear more to life I walk my dogs and there is this bible basher who says it would give him great joy to see me let jesus into my life. I totally believe in god, but he is failing to see that. It is because of him and people like him that church does not appeal to me. They listen but do not hear. I dont think you are a hypocrite cos you drink. You have a problem, like I do, I want deliverance from it and sometimes I get it but then I realise when I drink it is cos I am masking another problem = it is all complex. God knows cos he is a wise bunny. When I was a kid all the priests were pissed out of their heads with a fag hanging out of their mouths. Very odd.

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                      #11
                      Not religious, but... Beware!

                      Hi all, what's kinda of funny is that I've "turned into one of those", you know, the person who parties like a rock star, then backs themselves into a corner so deep they have no where else to go, like God has cornered them - lol! I was raised a christian, but it wasn't until the last few months in my sobriety journey that I feel like I found God.

                      I'm reading a book called The Beautiful Ache, about craving that someone who is whispering our name. I love that title, as it describes how I feel to a tee.

                      Hugs and Peace to all...:l:l:l
                      You, as much as anyone in the universe, deserve your love and respect. ~ Buddha

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                        #12
                        Not religious, but... Beware!

                        Kap,

                        I'm not religious, but work on my spirituatlity. I identify with your phrases.

                        Everything I need is within me!

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                          #13
                          Not religious, but... Beware!

                          I just read this thread this morning, after a pretty rough night. Thank you so much, I'm going to print it and carry it with me.

                          :thanks:
                          _______________
                          NF since June 1, 2008
                          AF since September 28, 2008
                          DrunkFree since June 1, 2008
                          _____________
                          :wings: In memory of MDbiker aka Bear.
                          5/4/2010 In loving memory of MaryAnne. I pray you've found peace my friend.
                          _______________
                          The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.ray:

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                            #14
                            Not religious, but... Beware!

                            Savon, Thank you! So well put... For the first time in my long life, I am experiencing peace in my heart. I am thankful for this. Merry Christmas!
                            "It wasn't all I wanted, but all I could stand!":bigwink: Alcohol free since April 8, 2008

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                              #15
                              Not religious, but... Beware!

                              Just have to say that I'm so Happy my post was something positive for you all. I hesitated to post it, thinking "don't talk about Religion or Politics!!"

                              I often have to remind myself that worry doesn't solve Anything and only makes the Present not so nice!

                              Solve the problems we can, but don't fret about the ones we can't (at least not Today!). Those are the ones God wants to handle...

                              One of my favorite things just came to mind - Decided it to be a new post...
                              Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... Anais Nin

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