Step 4 TRUTH
My in-laws suggested that I just write down a few things.
I can do that.
So I have written down three things and when
I take care of those
I'll write down some more.
I can handle accomplishing this step
a little at a time.
KEY PRINCIPLE: Make a searching and fearless
written moral inventory of yourself.
Oh, NO...
I pray that as I start this inventory that I will be able to see things clearly
and not trigger a cycle of depression.
One symptom of depression is excessive self-criticism.
And I tend to do that waaaaayy too much.
One symptom of depression is excessive self-criticism.
And I tend to do that waaaaayy too much.
My in-laws suggested that I just write down a few things.
I can do that.
So I have written down three things and when
I take care of those
I'll write down some more.
I can handle accomplishing this step
a little at a time.
I'm reminded of the scripture found in The Book of Mormon (you can get your FREE copy here http://mormon.org/free-book-of-mormon/ )
2 Nephi 4:17, 18, 19, 20
"...My heart exclaimeth: O bwretched man that I am! Yea, my heart csorroweth because of my flesh; my soul grieveth because of mine iniquities. I am encompassed about, because of the temptations and the sins which do so easily abeset me. And when I desire to rejoice, my heart groaneth because of my sins...."
Even Nephi, a prophet of God, felt "grieved" because of his iniquities.
BUT,
Rather than
REMAIN
discouraged,
REMAIN
discouraged,
Nephi says, "...nevertheless, I know in whom I have atrusted.
My God hath been my asupport...."
God helped Nephi through all of his trials and afflictions.
As a faithful, obedient son of God, he was never left alone.
My God hath been my asupport...."
God helped Nephi through all of his trials and afflictions.
As a faithful, obedient son of God, he was never left alone.
