tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post1452121856554784965..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: Getting on my kneesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-53412886405735625312007-07-19T00:41:00.001-04:002007-07-19T00:41:00.001-04:00That's a beautiful prayer! If you don't mind, I wi...That's a beautiful prayer! If you don't mind, I will copy the words...thats exactly what I need to pray for...guidance and strength.<BR/>Last week I went to church..on the way there..I had my prayers planned..what I would ask for...what I would pray for..or beg for...!<BR/>After the sermon...all that was forgotten...I didn't ask for anything. I thanked God or my H.P. for everything I did have...and didn't dwell on what I needed or wanted.<BR/>So, I went in asking...and came out thanking, and felt a lot better for it.<BR/>Sometimes I forget to be thankful for all the good things I do have like health, grandkids, a home, car, food.<BR/>I just need to go to church more often.<BR/>Yes, I believe there is 'power' in prayer.<BR/>Thanks, Syd!Spicyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02092460015575995500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-15409363597536841852007-07-19T00:41:00.000-04:002007-07-19T00:41:00.000-04:00your so right. I need to get on my knees more..your so right. I need to get on my knees more..lash505https://www.blogger.com/profile/09213373741518348389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-14540615526229404172007-07-18T21:47:00.000-04:002007-07-18T21:47:00.000-04:00Hi Syd: I've read your comments on other blogs an...Hi Syd: <BR/>I've read your comments on other blogs and finally made it to yours. This post about getting on your knees hits right to the heart of praying to me. I am learning to practice my faith and also just feel a bit ridiculous getting on my knees. Yeah, like I was faking it. And HE would know it. I've liked Anne Lamott's thoughts on faith. She finds it in a bathroom. But...I am learning to pray and your post has helped me to consider that perhaps getting on my knees ain't so fake after all. Thanks, and peace, Kathy<BR/><BR/>ps: love the boat!Kathy Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12808513070742589781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-18123782475260038132007-07-18T21:17:00.000-04:002007-07-18T21:17:00.000-04:00I have heard many people through the years say tha...I have heard many people through the years say that they pray on their knees. I have never done so as I thought it would feel fake, like you said. Tonight I am going to try praying this way, thanks to you!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and PS... signed, sealed but (you're) not delivered! LOLlushgurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169403631552159238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-21516514093983038082007-07-18T19:35:00.000-04:002007-07-18T19:35:00.000-04:00Prayer is cool. yeah the knees thing definitely ad...Prayer is cool. yeah the knees thing definitely adds a certain 'something'An Irish Friend of Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781376087404079818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-48462553401276602182007-07-18T17:50:00.000-04:002007-07-18T17:50:00.000-04:00I hope you can continue to find solace in your pra...I hope you can continue to find solace in your prayers and that all is well with you.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16354890444410748967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-55430964967626190112007-07-18T14:04:00.000-04:002007-07-18T14:04:00.000-04:00Hi Syd, sometimes, I get on my knees and just "be ...Hi Syd, sometimes, I get on my knees and just "be quiet"..I say "God, I'm here". This can sometimes be very powerful. I'm glad you have your program..I can tell you love it. Don't you wish the 12 step program was Known by EVERYONE?Pammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513814300181006348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-83752001092723688522007-07-18T13:05:00.000-04:002007-07-18T13:05:00.000-04:00Syd, It took my son almost dying to get on my kn...Syd,<BR/> It took my son almost dying to get on my knees and I clearly remember that day well. I felt so hopeless and helpless and I begged for faith and direction. Since, that day I believe God does guide us that he is always there not only for us but for our loved ones who are the substance abuser.Patricia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07231036049535477708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-82045828487037236242007-07-18T12:27:00.000-04:002007-07-18T12:27:00.000-04:00From Anonymous #1 -- - oops --- a typo at the clos...From Anonymous #1 -- - oops --- a typo at the closing: I meant to say the AFG (Al-Anon Family Groups) Fellowship!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-88781495888309724362007-07-18T12:25:00.000-04:002007-07-18T12:25:00.000-04:00Dear precious Syd - - -I was not going to comment ...Dear precious Syd - - -<BR/><BR/>I was not going to comment on this blog, but my tears of absolute humility are flowing after reading your beautiful blog. I am no longer physical able to get down on my knees (I can't get back up) - - - but my prayers are much similar to yours today, thanks to Al-Anon - of asking only for courage, strength and guidance, and also asking for knowledge of His will for me just for this day. I always follow my prayer with a simple 'Thank you for my life.' <BR/><BR/>Once again, thanks so very very much for such a poignant blog - - - it really touched my heart.<BR/><BR/>Much love in the AFB Fellowship!<BR/>Anonymous #1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87160578145032721282007-07-18T11:57:00.000-04:002007-07-18T11:57:00.000-04:00i love praying on my knees, I dont do it at anymor...i love praying on my knees, I dont do it at anymore... why I am not sure...?? but I remember when I was first sober, I would hit my knees every night, and I would get that warm peaceful fealling.<BR/>last night my sponsor told me to remember my knees when I go through what I am. and thats a good idea... thanks Syd<BR/>hope your day is going goodShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781628960161310563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-148265378045044472007-07-18T11:51:00.000-04:002007-07-18T11:51:00.000-04:00I'm right there with you, i've been a little outta...I'm right there with you, i've been a little outta sorts and last night felt like i was "forcing" my prayer. I even said at one point "i know i'm not praying to your the right way" But as my sponsor says, just keep praying even when it feels like it is forced, i know inside that god knows i'm trying and he knows i'm not perfect. It doesn't matter what i say as long as it's heart felt and genuine i know god will know i'm doing all i can especially when i'm in pain.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for that post, it really helped lift my spirits today knowing someone else is going through the same. <BR/><BR/>Chrisredcardinalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07012008598026012329noreply@blogger.com