Thanks for the reception

Dear Friends:

By now, most of you have read your email, saw your invite and have
begun to join our group called Deeper Relationships at Yahoo.com. In
many ways it is going to cement the bond that is being built on
Tuesdays and Sundays. Please keep in mind that this is a place of
safety and encouragement. I know when we are hurting it is sometimes
difficult to keep in mind. And if for some reason you have not
"figured" it out, let one of us know. Also, I have asked Aaron S. to
"moderate" postings as well. And if you did not receive an invite(It
could get caught in a spam filter.), let us know. Also, we believe that
if will help those contemplating changes to see how we handle things.

We have invited people who have acted as our circle of conscience;
Darryl & Martha, Phil & Wendy and Roger & Phyllis to join. We have also
invited about 5 men and women who have had a lot to do with us or I
feel will be helpful to the growth. Whether any of these jump on board
will be their choice. I would humbly ask that both husbands and wives
enter separately if they would, so that we all would receive the full
benefit of their counsel and friendship, at least in the case of those
who gather with us.

Aaron brought up the thought process of 12 step and how we are able to
be a mix between the church that exists today (And the one we have had
trouble with) and the 12 step programs that often leave spirituality
aside. I share something below for your thoughts. In many ways it is
simply the church lifestyle and how we can move from the place of sin
and bondage, by placing a system of "recovery" in our hands. It is not
a rule or meant to supersede what we do, but simply to address the
issues where addictions (that need deliverance.) need to begin. I
recognize that without allowing God's grace to flow in and out of our
life, there is no recovery, no growth.

Eight Recovery Principles
based on the BEATITUDES

by Pastor Rick Warren

R= Principle 1 -Realize I'm not God; I admit that I am powerless to
control my tendency to do the wrong thing and my life is unmanageable.
"Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor"
E= Principle 2 - Earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to
him, and that he has the power to help me recover. "Happy are those who
mourn, for they shall be comforted"
C= Principle 3 -Consciously choose to commit all my life and will to
Christ's care and control. "Happy are the meek"
O= Principle 4 -Openly examine and confess my faults to God, to
myself, and to someone I trust. "Happy are the pure in heart"
V= Principle 5 -Voluntarily submit to every change God wants to make
in my life and humbly ask Him to remove my character defects. "Happy
are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires"
E= Principle 6 -Evaluate all my relationships; Offer forgiveness to
those who have hurt me and make amends for harm I've done to others
except when to do so would harm them or others."Happy are the merciful"
"Happy are the peacemakers"
R= Principle 7 -Reserve a daily time with God for self examination,
Bible readings and prayer in order to know God and His will for my life
and to gain the power to follow His will.
Y= Principle 8 - Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good
News to others, both by my example and by my words. "Happy are those
who are persecuted because they do what God requires"

We love you guys.

Love,
Lee & Tina

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