The truth is that it is impossible for me to be a good dad if I am not spiritually healthy. In my experience, “fighting” this weakness is never going to work, no matter how hard I try to be a good dad, I cannot do it on my own power. I have zero power to be a good dad.
THIS IS THE PRICE HE REQUIRES OF ME: clean house so that His grace can enter me and expel the obsession; take deep and meaningful stock of myself; make amends to those I have harmed; freely give to other human beings without any demand for reward; and pray “Thy will be done” instead of “grant me my wishes.” In short, I have to consistently work the 12 steps and apply their principles in all my affairs one day at a time.
Each of these actions helps me forget myself by focusing on and carrying out my Higher Power’s will for me; they help me to remember His promises, trust in Him, and help others.
The truth is that it is impossible for me to be a good dad if I am not spiritually healthy. In my experience, “fighting” this weakness is never going to work, no matter how hard I try to be a good dad, I cannot do it on my own power. I have zero power to be a good dad.
THIS IS THE PRICE HE REQUIRES OF ME: clean house so that His grace can enter me and expel the obsession; take deep and meaningful stock of myself; make amends to those I have harmed; freely give to other human beings without any demand for reward; and pray “Thy will be done” instead of “grant me my wishes.” In short, I have to consistently work the 12 steps and apply their principles in all my affairs one day at a time.
Each of these actions helps me forget myself by focusing on and carrying out my Higher Power’s will for me; they help me to remember His promises, trust in Him, and help others.