Habit, your feelings & opinions are pretty normal, IMHO. And, I think that the broken heart & feelings of desparation causes us to seek spiritual help from a "higher power". In my life that power is God. All the advise you hear or the M books you read cannot compare to what He can do when a person will let go and put the problem/loved one in His capable hands. Sounds good, but for most of us it's a hard thing to let go of our control (as if we ever had any). That's what it boils down to....we are afraid He won't do what "we" think needs to be done, so we try to maintain that control.
I love Joyce Myer, and my church doesn't "believe" in female preachers (lol). I don't care, b/c if I can gain inspiration from her....then I'm going to do it!
Nothing brings us to our knees like troubles. Sometimes that's all God is waiting on......to see us on our knees and seeking a R with Him. But....I do know this much Habit.....God is not Santa Claus and He's not going to be "used" as such. He doesn't grant us three wishes and send us on our way. What I've learned is that He wants us to put Him first in our life, trusting Him to take care of our problems in His way and His time......not ours. Man, that is tough for me! But, when we do that, then it frees us to live in peace and we've given those issues (like a M in trouble) to Him to work out. Sounds simple enough, huh? Well, if you come to that place where you do put it in His hands (and don't pick it back up), please don't be shy about sharing that on the board.
Hope your day will be better to day than yesterday.
((hugs))
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!
