May 20, 2014; 4:52 pm:
I had an interesting thought come to my mind concerning Step 9 in the Addiction Recovery Program some time ago. In Step 9, it asks you to go out and reconcile yourself of all past offenses (of any sort). Though I have not fully made it to that particular step yet in my workings, I have nonetheless made a reasonable effort to think on it.
My thoughts brought me to this: prevent the list from getting longer! I came to the conclusion that just because I wasn't on a particular step in the program did not mean that I didn't have to work on it. What I do now is ask for forgiveness for things I do to others right away. I find it a much easier task to take care of it immediately rather than to wait until I reach that step in the program. And since I teach school, it will take me a long time to search down people in the community and former students!
I also find it reasonable to ask others for forgiveness when the situation presents itself at this time. So long as I can do it, I should do it. There is no reason to put off asking for others to forgive.
1 comment:
I love this! Often I feel so paralyzed by my addictions and the current problems in my life that I don't even try to look ahead or see the big picture. Your post got me thinking a lot about what the Lord wants me to see that I haven't been willing to see. Thank you for sharing.
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