Step 5-Praying Together

Praying together that is God listening while we pray-one for the other (I pray for you, you tell me your experiences and I write them down and ask God what they mean and we listen some more and you tell me of anything-sound, itch, vision, pain, thought, everything and I ask again and again what they mean and I write and write and things happen......!).

We are told by the original 12 steppers that if we are honest, unselfish, loving and pure with our motives, that God will speak to us and we will heal and grow as we find purpose. They changed their lives with two-way prayer and hundreds of thousands before us are proof that if we follow the simple steps we will succeed!!

"Lord help us Lord as we confess or share our burdens with you and our trusted friends! Help us to see what is honest, pure, unselfish and loving as we seek answers to our problems-Amen!"

JULIA@SharingTheBurden.ca
SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca
http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburdenwww.SharingTheBurden.ca

Sharing the Burden holds 12 Step meetings at two locations. We believe that the 12 steps taken from scripture, demonstrate a better way of life for all people of all walks of life. Many of us have found solutions that lead to serenity in our lives. We hope you will come and find out whether our program is for you. There is no qualification for membership and we are self supporting through our own voluntary contributions. Simply put, if you think you could feel better about life, maybe you will benefit by taking the twelve steps with us.
WE MEET AT:
1- THE OLIVE BRANCH COMMUNITY CHURCH 8PM TUESDAY EVENINGS 175 ANDERSON AVE., MARKHAM, ON WWW.TOB.CA
2-STEPS SOCIETY FOR PERMANENT RECOVERY 10454 YONGE ST, RICHMOND HILL 730PM MONDAY NITE (STARTS JUNE 7, 2010) WWW.STEPSRECOVERY.COM
INFO CONTACT JULIA 647 297 1793 JULIA@SHARINGTHEBURDEN.CA
SCOTT 647 222 0515 SCOTT@SHARINGTHEBURDEN.CA

Do we really know?

We are all born with a built-in alarm that alerts us when we do wrong?? When someone wrongs us, do we accept and are we sure this person really knows/believes he/she is doing wrong. Do we unintentionally sin? No more excuses either way as we must accept responsibility for our wrongs. If someone says "your words or behaviour cause me pain or discomfort; then the next words, questions, unsolicited comments, gestures almost any reaction other than silent waiting or simple departing, are really intentional hurts (we have been told and quiet we must be, or decide to inflict more pain). Romans 2:16 "And this is the message I proclaim-that the day is coming when God, through Jesus Christ, will judge every one's secret life!" He knows our motives-ARE THEY unselfish loving pure and honest? If not they are surely related to our will and not God's!!

DISCOVERY AND CONFESSION PER STEP 5 FREES US!!

Sharing The Burden holds 12 Step Spiritual Recovery meetings (Bible based) at two locations. We believe that the 12 steps taken from scripture, demonstrate a better way of life for all people of all walks of life. Many of us have found solutions that lead to serenity in our lives. We hope you will come and find out whether our program is for you. There is no qualification for membership and we are self supporting through our own voluntary contributions. Simply put, if you think you could feel better about life, maybe you will benefit by taking the twelve steps with us.
WE MEET AT:
1- THE OLIVE BRANCH COMMUNITY CHURCH 8PM TUESDAY EVENINGS 175 ANDERSON AVE., MARKHAM, ON WWW.TOB.CA
2- STEPS SOCIETY FOR PERMANENT RECOVERY 10454 YONGE ST.,
RICHMOND HILL 7.30PM MONDAY NITE (STARTS JUNE 7, 2010)
WWW.STEPSRECOVERY.COM
FOR INFO:
JULIA@SHARINGTHEBURDEN.CA 647-297-1793
SCOTT@SHARINGTHEBURDEN.CA 647-222-0515

NEW 12 STEP SHARING THE BURDEN MTG

Great news folks.

We are opening a second Sharing The Burden 12 Step Meeting!

Julia and I met today with the leadership of Steps Society for Permanent Recovery www.stepsrecovery.com . We were welcomed with open arms and asked if we would like to hold a regular meeting in their premises. We will be listed with the various other 12 step programs going on under the same roof (AA CA NA Naranon....to name a few), wherever they advertise. This is sure exciting for us!

Hope you can join us for our first meeting June 7, 2010 @ 730PM @ 10454 Yonge St., Richmond Hill

"Lord we pray that those who may benefit and come closer to You, will find our meetings
-Amen!"

NEED INFO ON THIS, TWO WAY PRAYER OR WHATEVER, GET IN TOUCH!
JULIA@SharingTheBurden.ca
SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca
http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburden
www.SharingTheBurden.ca

Step 5-Shame/Blame

The story of the woman caught in adultery John 8: 3-11
Those pointing the finger are all "guilty".

I think the Lord was reminding us here that we are full of problems and need only concentrate on our own and to judge only when we are pure (which is never). Shame may be what has us pointing fingers rather than dealing with our own stuff. We are reminded to focus on ourselves while God does the judging and sets others on their individual paths of recovery or not. Ours is but to expose our 12 step philosophy of life and move on.

In step 5 we talk to ourselves first then to our loving God and then very importantly to a non-judgemental, non-teaching, non-advice giving, gentle person who loves us unconditionally (there must be comfort in the relationship in order to avoid shame which destroys recovery and often causes relapse).

REAL FREEDOM RESIDES IN THIS SHARING, OUR SECRETS KEEP US SICK

"Oh Lord let us share our weaknesses as You strengthen us through them. May our life's experiences, shared, be of value to others-Amen!"


JULIA@SharingTheBurden.ca
SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca
http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburden
www.SharingTheBurden.ca

Sharing The Burden now has a 12 step meeting 8PM Tuesdays at the Olive Branch Community Church in Markham

Catching up Taking Step 2

Step 2-Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

"Do I now believe or am I even willing to believe, that there is a power greater than myself?"

Answering "yes" to this question constitutes the taking of Step 2-CONGRATULATIONS!

"Lord give us a strong sense of your presence as we struggle to know and understand You-Amen!"

Write the prayers, the experiences, the queries regarding the meaning of it all and experience the power of two-way prayer like the first 12 steppers did. Pray and write till you see the light!!

NEED HELP?

JULIA@SharingTheBurden.ca or SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca
http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburden
www.SharingTheBurden.ca

Step 5-Sharing The Burden safely

Praying to God for help is the way to start the process toward a life in line with God's standards. His standards are in the bible.

The back to basics program (used by many today to recover from their problems the way the first twelve steppers did) tells us to test our thoughts by asking, IS IT HONEST, PURE, UNSELFISH AND LOVING? If we can answer yes to to these the chances are great that the thought, idea or plan is in line with God's standards as taught in the bible

I like the wisdom of "if in doubt, don't". Next ask the questions mentioned above and pray for guidance!

"Lord help us to measure our thoughts and findings by testing them and discussing (sharing) them with our chosen person. Help us to be totally honest and complete in our sharing of this fifth step and guide us to that person who is close-mouthed, trustworthy and supportive, that person who will never discuss our inventory with anyone else-Amen!"

Use the two-way prayer format 1- write and pray 2-listen and write all experiences and 3-ask for meaning and 4-write some more and ask and listen and ask and listen......... Share the prayer experience by praying, writing and asking God on behalf of a partner while he/she listens and tells of all experiences. This simple praywer process has worked for thousands who have gone before us, thousands who have recovered from their problems and addictions!

JULIA@SharingTheBurden.ca SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca
http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburden
www.SharingTheBurden.ca

STEP 5-Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

Step 5

The Serenity 12 Step Program spoke to me today in a sharing based on James 5:16. Sharing on Step 5

"Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs."

This scripture tells me to confess (or share) my wrongdoings with someone and to pray for each other so that we may be healed. Remembering to pray for each other is of prime importance here, seemingly necessary for repair and advancement to the next step. This verse goes on to say that the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective!

"Oh Lord, give us the courage to share our deepest hurts, to listen with our hearts to the pain of our fellow man and to pray immediately for healing-Amen!

Let's write our prayers and record our experiences, as we use the original two way prayer format of the oringinal 12 steppers to defeat our enemies!

When shared and prayed over, the burden is lightened and the taste of freedom can be experienced. We are no longer alone in this problem as a team of at least three (God yourself and sharing partner) is now opposing it!

SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca

http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/

http://twitter.com/sharingburden
http://www.sharingtheburden.ca/

12 Step Meeting Tomorrow

FOLLOWING IS A COPY OF AN EMAIL WE SENT TO MANY 12 STEP FRIENDS. FEEL FREE TO COPY OR FORWARD TO ANYONE!

Hi Folks

I wanted to let you know that we have started a 12 step program within Sharing The Burden where everyone is welcome without qualification.

Some of us feel that all should have access to the 12 steps whether aware of a problem with oneself or with a loved one and whether or not one wishes to divulge a certain aspect of her/his life.

Our program uses the Life Recovery Bible (NLT) as the basis for recovery (this does not mean that someone must be Christian or even spiritual, but all need to be aware that we do use the bible and scripture in our meetings). Commentary and direction for following the 12 steps is very clear in this version and we are excited about sharing it!

Please feel free to check us out or recommend us to anyone you feel the 12 steps might help!

WE MEET TUESDAY EVENINGS AT 8PM AT 175 ANDERSON AVE., MARKHAM, ON L6E 1A4 PHONE 905.471.7700
CALL OR EMAIL EITHER OF US ANYTIME IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED DIRECTIONS:
JULIA@SHARINGTHEBURDEN.CA 647 297 1793
SCOTT@SHARINGTHEBURDEN.CA 647 222 0515
SEE WEBSITE AND BLOG FOR MORE INFO:
http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburden
www.SharingTheBurden.ca

Step 5-Expressing awareness

Step 5-We admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs

We find after doing an exhaustive inventory of ourselves in step 4, that we have become aware of some specific types of wrongs that we must share to move on in our recovery (from whatever):
-Any addictions/compulsions
-Problems in and with our families of origin that may have led to our dependent or codependent
hungers
-Acknowledgement of our family of origin's multi-generational wrongs. We need to understand and be compassionate here!
-We need to be aware of the wrongs we have experienced in all major relationships in our lives.
-We need to acknowledge any damage to others and the specific ways in which we have wronged them.

The shame attached to these things is huge. We must therefore be very careful as to who we will share such with. A totally trusted individual who will listen without returning suggestions or solutions, someone who will guard your anonymity and keep sacred your sharing, no matter what (this is how I must feel when I share these thoughts and feelings with another human being). Many people choose to share with clergy or some other professional person (counsellor, therapist, psychiatrist, psychologist, doctor etc). Others prefer associates within their 12 step program (many 12 steppers talk to their personal sponsors who are guiding them through the 12 steps).

We try to remember always that honesty is a great key to healing and that sharing lessens the pain instantly.

"Lord please bring to our awareness everything that is holding us back, let us see clearly our part and be with us as we share these things with a trusted person-amen!"

TWO WAY PRAYER FOR ANSWERS (WRITE, LISTEN, WRITE, LISTEN AND QUESTION ALL EXPERIENCES-GOD WILL DO THE REST)!

Sharing The Burden had its first official 12 step meeting last evening at The Olive Branch Community Church in Markham. We had 9 people and all seemed very pleased with the format.

We want to make it known that this is now an ongoing meeting "All Welcome"

Please join us anytime or every time on Tuesday evenings at 8PM. The Olive branch is at 175 Anderson Ave Markham, a hop away from the Mount Joy Go Train Station. Please contact us anytime if you want details!

JULIA@SharingTheBurden.ca

SCOTT@SharingTheBurden.ca

http://sharingtheburden.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/sharingburden
http://www.sharingtheburden.ca/

We introduced the program by having a Step 1 meeting (1-We admitted we were powerless over others and our dependencies...............etc). All attendees seemed comfortable and I believe felt the Spiritual depth of our Program. w

We use the Life Recovery Bible (NLT) as the basis for our program. The suggested scripture and commentary provoked thought and deep sharing. Our special thanks to all attendees (you know who you are and that you will remain anonymous at all times-this principle of anonymity is an extremely important aspect and allows for safe heartfelt sharing that remains in our meeting rooms)!

Hope you can visit with us and hear about the wonder of two-way prayer as practised by the original 12 steppers. We who use it have no hesitation to say "Try it and see, it WORKS!"