My name is Donna (aka Godsgirl). I truly believe I wouldn’t have 6yrs. free from addiction to drugs, 3 yrs. free from nicotine addiction and to have been graced with a healing from Hepatitis C and without Jesus Christ. He delivered me!! That is why this group is called 1 Corinthians 10:13, which says, "No temptation has seized you except that which is common to man. And God is faithful; He will never let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way that you can stand up under it."
This group was made for Christians who are in recovery from any kind of addiction, or anyone who has a loved one or family
member that suffers from addiction. Even if you are not yet in recovery or not yet a Christian you are still welcome to join us!
The Bible says Jesus came to heal the sick and save the lost so all are welcome here!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This is what Christian recovery is all about:
Next fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter,
flying along in ’V’ formation, you might consider what science
has discovered as to why they fly that way. As each bird flaps
its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following.
By flying in ’V’ formation, the whole flock adds at least 71 percent
greater flying range than if each bird flew on its own.
People who share a common direction and sense of community
can get where they are going more quickly and easily, because they
are traveling on the thrust of one another.
When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag
and resistance of trying to go it alone - and quickly gets back into
formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front.
If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation
with those people who are headed the same way we are.
When the head goose gets tired, it rotates back in the wing and
another goose flies point.
It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs, whether with
people or with geese flying south.
Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up
their speed.
What messages do we give when we honk from behind?
Finally - and this is important - when a goose gets sick or is
wounded by gunshot, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall
out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection.
They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies;
and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation
to catch up with their group.
If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
When I say... "I am a Christian" I’m not shouting "I’m clean livin’."
I’m whispering "I was lost, Now I’m found and forgiven."
When I say... "I am a Christian" I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak And need His strength to carry on.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed And need God to clean my mess.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible But, God believes I am worth it.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches So I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner Who received God’s good grace, somehow!
By Maya Angelou
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Six Things Every Christian Should Know About Temptation
by Larry Arrowood
All Christians should understand the following six truths concerning temptations.
1. God does not tempt us. "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither
tempteth he any man" (James 1:13). He wants us to be saved, and He wants to bless us.
2. In every temptation there will always be a way of escape. "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:
but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it" (1 Corinthians 10:13). Either we will be able to overcome the temptation or else God will prevent it from coming to us. God will not allow Satan to tempt us beyond our ability to overcome. Should we fail, the Lord will
forgive us if we seek forgiveness. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (I John 1:9).
3. Blessings will always follow trials. God will turn the hardship into something beneficial for us. "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, and to them who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). For example,
if we are to teach others how to overcome, we must first overcome temptations ourselves. The Lord allowed Satan to tempt Job,
but Job received twice the amount of blessings after his trial as he had before.
4. God sends trials to teach us to rely upon his power and to strengthen us in our Christian walk. The struggle required to overcome
temptation is good for us. It is a necessary part of the normal process of maturing. Diamonds and graphite are composed of the
same substance- carbon. The difference between the two is the molecular structure, which is determined by the amount of pressure
applied to each. Diamonds have been exposed to a tremendous amount of pressure, but graphite has not. God may want us to be diamonds in His kingdom; if so, pressure must come.
5. Simply because we live in this world, trials and tribulations will inevitably come, whether we are Christians or not. We can either surrender to the devil and lose our souls or we can trust in the Lord for victory (1 Peter 5:8-10). Unquestionably, we should choose
the latter alternative.
6. Temptation itself is not a sin. Jesus was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin (Hebrews 4:15). Evil thoughts and sinful desires may knock at our heart’s door but this is not sin in itself. These are temptations; these are normal life experiences.
We do not commit sin unless we yield to these evil thoughts, whether by entertaining and enjoying them in the mind or by enacting them physically.
We should pray as the Lord taught: "Deliver us from evil" (Luke 11:4). Overcoming is not always easy, but it is always possible. We
can be overcomers.
(The above information was published by WORLD AFLAME PRESS)
Christian Information Network