My God Dream

I got sober about 4 yrs ago.I turned my life over to Jesus and began my journey of searching for Gods will in my life.I was in a recovery house that was looking doubtful it was gonna stay open,the house was full when I first started in november 04 by janurary 05 it was empty except myself the house director and the pastor they were great help.I hit recovery hard going to meetings often. I started to form a network of friends including people from the next step.my relationship with God got closer and it continues to this day.my God dream didn't happen till spring of 2007 thoughts of a recovery house started to enter my thoughts at random and it was re-occuring and still happens today.I ask God a lot how and can I do this and he assures me daily it' ll come to be.in fall of 2008 God said its time to go to work so I've been connecting with influential people in recovery and in the church for there input,advice,and counsel.God works on his schedule not mine. I wait faithly on him.I would love show anyone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction how the power of Jesus Christ transformed my life into the person I'am today.

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASNT LOOKING

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING anonymous(written by a former child)A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say. ___________________________________________________When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals. When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you make my favorite cake for me and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life. Whe n you thought I wasn't looking,I heard you say a prayer, and I knew there is a GOD I could always talk to and I learned to trust in GOD. When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other. When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't. When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking,I saw tears come from your eyes and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry. When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to be everything that I could be. When you thought I wasn't looking,I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up. When you thought I wasn't looking,I looked at you and wanted to say, "Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking." ___________________________________________________We all influence the lives of children around us every day.......

Things I Learned In Life

• THINGS I LEARNED IN LIFE
  I've learned -That you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.I've learned -That no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back. I've learned - That it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.I've learned - That it's not what you have in your life but who you have in your life that counts.I've learned - That you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something.I've learned - That you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do but to the best you can do.I've learned - That it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.I've learned - That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.I've learned - That no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides. I've learned - That it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.I've learned - That it's a lot easier to react than it is to think.I've learned - That you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.I've learned - That you can keep going long after you think you can't.I've learned - That we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.I've learned - That either you control your attitude or it controls you.I've learned - That regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.I've learned - That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences. I've learned - That learning to forgive takes practice. I've learned - That there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.I've learned - That money is a lousy way of keeping score.I've learned - That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.I've learned - That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.I've learned - That sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.I've learned - That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.I've learned - That just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.I've learned - That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.I've learned - That you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.I've learned - That your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't just biological, but of the soul.I've learned - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.I've learned - That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.I've learned - That no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.I've learned - That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.I've learned - That sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose sides even when I don't want to.I've learned - That just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.I've learned - That sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.I've learned - That we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.I've learned - That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.I've learned - That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.I've learned - That no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.I've learned - That there are many ways of falling and staying in love.I've learned - That no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.I've learned - That no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.I've learned - That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.I've learned - That even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.I've learned - That writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.I've learned - That the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.I've learned - That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.I've learned - That the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.I've learned - That although the word "love" can have many different meanings; it loses value when over used.I've learned - That it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe