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feeling out of sorts
So, my husband is due home on work release in about a month. He is addicted to crack, has had 2 1/2 years of prison clean time. I have a strong faith in God, and I beleive he has a plan for me. I believe I have to give my husband once more chance.
I was ready for the negative feedback from my family and friends, but HIS daughter called me yesterday to tell me she wasn't ready to see her Dad, let her Dad around her kids. She had asked me to babysit for her in November, and told me that I will have to come to her house for that, she wont bring the kids to me if her Dad's home.
Now, all through this prison thing, Stepdaughter has been great. She encouraged me to visit my husband, going with me on that 3 hour there 3 hour back trip. She TOOK HER KIDS to see him. And now????
I understand she's scared. He has hurt and disappointed children before. I understand her wanting to protect her children from that hurt. BUT I don't like her putting me in the middle.
I told her that; I wouldn't choose between her and her Dad (remember, she's my step daughter). she seemed surprised, but ok.
I dont know why I posted. I guess I need to vent to people who get how hard this is.
I was ready for the negative feedback from my family and friends, but HIS daughter called me yesterday to tell me she wasn't ready to see her Dad, let her Dad around her kids. She had asked me to babysit for her in November, and told me that I will have to come to her house for that, she wont bring the kids to me if her Dad's home.
Now, all through this prison thing, Stepdaughter has been great. She encouraged me to visit my husband, going with me on that 3 hour there 3 hour back trip. She TOOK HER KIDS to see him. And now????
I understand she's scared. He has hurt and disappointed children before. I understand her wanting to protect her children from that hurt. BUT I don't like her putting me in the middle.
I told her that; I wouldn't choose between her and her Dad (remember, she's my step daughter). she seemed surprised, but ok.
I dont know why I posted. I guess I need to vent to people who get how hard this is.
It’s hard to stay away
Here I am, I'm on a online site because I'm terrified to tell an actual person that I might have a problem. Today has just been one of those days that I can't shake off. It's only been a few days since I used but I feel like it's been forever, all I can think about is getting more how to keep it from getting back to my boyfriend. The only reason I've been clean at all is for him. He sees that I use and it scares him, I've told him I'm in control and always have been but I don't think he trusts me anymore to be truthful. I don't blame him either, drug addicts lie. Old habits are hard to break and I've been lieing for years. But I want to change that. I want to change myself but I don't know how to start. I'm not even confident that I can ever really be off for good. I tried a anonymous meeting but I felt really out of place. It seemed most the members there were recovery with a strong faith in God to help them and I don't have that faith on my side. In short this is just another story from someone else who is confused.
Another prayer request….
A couple of months ago, I asked for people to pray for my ABF. I truly want to thank everyone for their prayers....they DO seem to be WORKING. He told me that he has hit rock bottom, and has been attempting to straighten out his life. He has slowed down his drinking ALOT....I know A's have to completely quit, but I'm seeing this as a positive, at least he is realizing & admitting that his drinking is a problem. Just seeing the change in him has increased my faith in God tremendously.
He has a legal issue that needs dealt with. A DUI from 2004 which he has been running from. He is finally wanting to confront this issue, and we consulted an attorney etc. The problem now is coming up with the legal fees....about $2000....(not counting fines)....ugh. It looks impossible right now, coming up with this $$. But I know with God ALL things are possible.
He could get a public defender, I know......but the situation is super complicated, and REALLY requires a qualified DUI attorney.
Please send out some prayers again on his behalf.....that he continues to realize & come to terms with his life, and that he is somehow able to hire a suitable attorney & put his past legal issue to rest.
THANK YOU ALL!!
He has a legal issue that needs dealt with. A DUI from 2004 which he has been running from. He is finally wanting to confront this issue, and we consulted an attorney etc. The problem now is coming up with the legal fees....about $2000....(not counting fines)....ugh. It looks impossible right now, coming up with this $$. But I know with God ALL things are possible.
He could get a public defender, I know......but the situation is super complicated, and REALLY requires a qualified DUI attorney.
Please send out some prayers again on his behalf.....that he continues to realize & come to terms with his life, and that he is somehow able to hire a suitable attorney & put his past legal issue to rest.
THANK YOU ALL!!
Right Place for Faith
August 28, 2008
Key Passage: Matthew 16:5-12
Topic: Faith/Trust; Jesus
But Jesus, aware of this, said, "O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?" (Matthew 16:8-9, ESV)
Have you ever been so caught up in your immediate need that you miss the solution? You worry and worry over a problem or a crisis, and it's like your brain just can't stop long enough to really think it through and find an answer or make a decision. If you could just take a moment, a deep breathÂ…it'll make sense.
The disciples were a little bit like that in this passage. They were in a panic over finding something to eat, and they forgot who they were with. A few days earlier, they'd seen Jesus feed a crowd of thousands with just a few fish and loaves. Now they were worried they'd starve!
No wonder Jesus called them on the carpet for their lack of faith! He could've added their short memories to the list too. And He gave them a warning--don't be fooled or taken in by what the religious leaders offer. They offered bread that looked good, but it was empty rules and a life without true faith.
The Pharisees, Sadducees and other religious leaders promoted an intricate system of rules and regulations to earn favor with God and improve their "spirituality quotient." They'd forgotten to put their faith in God and trust Him for everything; instead, they preferred to do it all themselves.
You see, while the disciples were all in a flap, trying to solve their problem their way, they were in danger of trusting themselves instead of Jesus.
Jesus uses this moment to teach His disciples to forget about finding their own solutions or thinking it's all about them and what they could do. Instead, He tells them to put their faith in the right place--in Him!
What about you? Do you get so caught up in trying to sort out all your problems on your own that you forget what Jesus can do? Take a deep breath, slow downÂ…and put your faith where it belongs!
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Key Passage: Matthew 16:5-12
Topic: Faith/Trust; Jesus
But Jesus, aware of this, said, "O you of little faith, why are you discussing among yourselves the fact that you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?" (Matthew 16:8-9, ESV)
Have you ever been so caught up in your immediate need that you miss the solution? You worry and worry over a problem or a crisis, and it's like your brain just can't stop long enough to really think it through and find an answer or make a decision. If you could just take a moment, a deep breathÂ…it'll make sense.
The disciples were a little bit like that in this passage. They were in a panic over finding something to eat, and they forgot who they were with. A few days earlier, they'd seen Jesus feed a crowd of thousands with just a few fish and loaves. Now they were worried they'd starve!
No wonder Jesus called them on the carpet for their lack of faith! He could've added their short memories to the list too. And He gave them a warning--don't be fooled or taken in by what the religious leaders offer. They offered bread that looked good, but it was empty rules and a life without true faith.
The Pharisees, Sadducees and other religious leaders promoted an intricate system of rules and regulations to earn favor with God and improve their "spirituality quotient." They'd forgotten to put their faith in God and trust Him for everything; instead, they preferred to do it all themselves.
You see, while the disciples were all in a flap, trying to solve their problem their way, they were in danger of trusting themselves instead of Jesus.
Jesus uses this moment to teach His disciples to forget about finding their own solutions or thinking it's all about them and what they could do. Instead, He tells them to put their faith in the right place--in Him!
What about you? Do you get so caught up in trying to sort out all your problems on your own that you forget what Jesus can do? Take a deep breath, slow downÂ…and put your faith where it belongs!
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