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I hope I can get off drugs! I have been on them way too long.i am going to try Alot harder to get clean and sober.the withdrawals are really terrible 😢😂😮😢
If you’re struggling with addiction or mental illness cry out to Jesus Christ. Find you a local church that practices deliverance. You can get sober and stay sober in Jesus name. Don’t let the enemy tell you any different! If God can do it for me he can do it for you.
2 and half years and I fell straight on my face I feel so horrible and worthless all over again but I will remain strong and I will overcome all temptation I ask God to come into my life and help me to become full of sight and strength to face my battles and inner demons please forgive me father for I have sinned Amen
Hello everyone. I am Fred Rogers, and I too am a “Prayer-Aholic”.
I come drawn to this circle for when you do call, we come and often observe and listen to your concerns. Lately much of those things that you have prayed about in the Father’s love have been for healings. My work in spirit as it was on earth is not only with children, but with healing. For humans are creatures of habit. This is why it is of utmost importance to cultivate good habits, healthy habits, prayerful habits, and all the things of human kindness as well. Children who are taught compassion and empathy grow up with a different perspective than those who are bereft of this knowledge, although anyone with an open mind and an open heart will eventually come to the realization of the necessity of kindness, tolerance, compassion, and forgiveness.
Habits are one thing; addictions are another. Of course, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know when I say the world is full of addictions of all kinds. Many are not healthy or helpful and I know the concern of many here for their loved ones who have issues with addictions and pray for them is how to relate and help and lift up someone suffering from the scourge, whether it be of drugs, power, violence, alcohol, sex or food addictions and so forth. All these things that somehow bring momentary relief and release for those and therefore they come back again and again for a little adrenaline, a little calm, a little letting go of their anger, that knot in the heart that must be broken open in love and this, my dear friends, is where you can help them.
You must reach the heart and as they say ‘The heart of the matter,’ for it is truly an issue of the heart because all hearts long for love and with love comes acceptance to be recognized even just as a whole and equal person. When one talks of inhumanity and one sees this in the world, it breaks the heart because there is a lack of recognition of the sacredness of every soul. So many victims and so many oppressors themselves wishing to be lifted up, wishing to be loved. I have spoken through this one before about some of the children that come over, victims of violence and abuse and the difficulties of bringing them our love and compassion and yet ultimately, I can tell you from my work, if you persist, you will break open that shell. The clenched fist will open in acceptance and this work is loving others as God loves you with his love divine.
So, do not despair, do not give up hope, but love those, love your enemies, love those who cannot love themselves, for you bring a light into their souls, a light that they so desperately need. A light and a Love that you have received. This is the greatest gift, for God gives us this Love for the asking and though we cannot put love into another soul, we can shine that light, that grace into the heart of another. Lastly, I say I am honored to speak to such a beautiful group of souls. For you who have discovered the greatest gift and I feel your hearts and your compassion, and I thank you.
May God continue to bless you with the great gift of His love and please know, whenever you ask, I shall come. I am your brother and friend in Christ. I am Fred Rogers. God bless you.
I came the other day through my friend here because I was called, and I saw that the subjects of addiction and habits could be very helpful, so I addressed them. Many there are dealing with those issues with family and friends and seeing first-hand the deleterious effects of harmful addictions and lifetimes of injurious habits. Primarily I was speaking about drugs and alcohol, and I also mentioned in that message the importance of creating positive habits in children. There certainly is a wide spectrum to be considered. Healthy foods, prayer, physical activity, books, and stories that present not only a positive view of life as well as beautiful music, caring for the earth, and all the arts that include the qualities of empathy and compassion and the equality of all. Children who receive such education will have a better chance at navigating the darkness of the world, the dangers, the diseases, the challenges, and the direction in which the planet seems to be going from choices that are made which have been short-sighted.
And so, the earth is in the regenerative process of healing. I ask you to be part of this healing, not in some great magnanimous gesture, but beginning by considering your own habits, though they may not be ones that are considered societal diseases such as alcoholism and so-forth. Consider the habit of prayer. Consider the habit of health, consider the habit of kindness in your daily interactions where you begin to see every soul as a precious child of God, and with the love in your soul, you are able to look past their in-harmonies, their beliefs, their dis-ease, their poverty, and perhaps their reluctance.
All of you have made efforts to reach out and I admire this not only personally, but all of us here in spirit in the love of God appreciate every act done in love, every reaching out. When you give from the richness of your souls, you touch the poverty of spirit and uplift it. Much of the work that I do in spirit involves reaching out with empathy, compassion, and such deep love that those children who have never felt any of that begin to open up, begin to act upon their souls, beyond their fear, beyond the abuse they have suffered and when they can accept the kindness shown to them, they can begin to see how much God loves them and open to that love which as you know, transforms a soul.
I have spoken more than I had intended to my brother’s surprise, but I thank you all and I have great faith in all of you and in the work you do. We all encourage you to share your gifts in the equality of God’s love, where we are One. With all my love and blessings, I thank you. I am your brother in Christ and the eternal friend of your soul. I am Fred Rogers. God bless you.
I'm currently in the midst of battling my addictions. My mother died 4 weeks ago àge 58… Meth related heart àttack. I tell myself every day to get stronger so i can live the life she never could seem to find. I stàrted bawling before you even ßtarted speaking… Thank you. Tonight I have a little bit of peace.
When I use Herion, I'm more productive less anxious, more self assured in my design making, more confident, etc.
This is why heroin is so addictive. If the government society and most off all the pharmaceutical company's make a drug that dose this for people like me to take instead of heroin.
I'm only on week two coming off of methadone after being on dilaudid and other opioid for 40 years and this is pure hell!!he'll!!! I lost my two sisters and brother to Overdosing in the last 5 years! I thank God he didn't let me go the same way!!! He could have! I've od many many times!
I call bullshit on AA unless you believe in God. Otherwise, I did it on my own with my family. I DID THIS, not God. If I say I am saved by this invisible being, then I can blame him also. I didn't want that, plus I don't believe. 8/04/2016 IWNDWYT
Addiction is a Severance from one’s true self! This is something, That eluded me, taking me almost a lifetime to figure out! You will continue to relapse trying to deal with it!! Staying Stuck!! There is NO DEALiNG with addiction!!
If you are one of the hopeless variety like me??? Then you will need to embrace a 12step fellowship and work a Spiritual way of life!! I can’t help anyone deal with addiction. It’s beyond me! But this is the Solution! “This I promise.” You can’t do it alone! Only you can answer this question: “ Am i an addict of the hopeless type ??? “ if your completely honest with yourself, and you’re answer is ‘YES’ , then your ready to take certain steps! Accept accountability and the facts! Believe in something greater than yourself! Turning your will and life over! To a god of your understanding!
I had to have a Total psychic change!! Meaning change of my Behaviors! A rearrangement attitudes, thoughts, Ideas. This is a Psychic change. ‘A Spiritual awakening! ‘ is the result! You will blown away!!!!on how profound it is. Brings tears to my eyes as I type this to you. You will find a happiness that I can’t describe!! A New man will arise!! You can only Keep it by giving it away! Helping others within a new way if life!! Stay Strong and Humble 🙏💪❣️
One of the most profound addiction recovery stories ive ever heard. youve conquered something that the brightest doctors in the world cant cure. Keep telling your story and saving lives.
Sober since july 10th 2010. Mark Webber won the uk grand prix and i was too pissed to even enjoy it on tv
At 34 years old I'm saying unaccepted apologies to my children and family,I'm 6days sober after three attempts this year ,and a funeral ,it's time for thoroughness and action behind the (steps)of recovery
I was like you before I can across the page of the great Dr. Kanayo Peterson on YouTube, I contacted him on WhatsApp and told him how badly I was fight my addiction and sent me his wonder tonic which safe my life, I don’t have to worry about going back anymore.
Damn, that really hit home. I'm so thankful I quit drinking when I did. I've been sober in the past, and relapsed, and it is like you go down a level of suffering every time. When you quit, you quickly realise how beautiful the world really is!
I'm on 6 days sober. I dream about getting high but I have not given in. This was my time to quit. I made this decision. Getting the drugs is so easy. It's around me everywhere I go. I'm still clean. I'm doing this for GOD. He has plans for me but not if I am dirty. I'm going to stay clean.
His story left me feeling very emotional and empowered to continue my journey with recovery. I've been to many meetings. I've heard many stories, but that story touched my heart like no other. Thank God for blessing me with this gift that touched me so deeply
2 weeks ecaxtly today. CT, off methadone 110ml/mg UK. Man just the sleep left, but already feel so much better then i did on that beast. Loperamide/immodium used the first ten days it really helps lots. Am just tired of this vicious cycle vicious cycle
Brother I appreciate your sobriety but you contradicted the Bible you said you don’t want to preach to kids when Gods Word says the opposite. That’s why the devil is using you, so you won’t share Jesus
Good Old War story when you're not going to help anyone they clean by talking that rubbish people got their own problems they don't want to hear about yours talk about solution or something great
I am clean for the most part but keep lapsing every couple weeks. I keep asking God to help me fight the temptation. I want to be free once and for all from the mere thought. Lord please help
It's a very powerful story. But I don't think it's true. It doesn't add up. If this counselor was so convinced Chris would go off the rails at his own child's birth, wouldn't the obvious tactic be to have a sponsor/ counselor/ friend/ fellow addict check in on a 1-2 hour basis? That's simple. It happens all the time. Instead he knew Chris would torpedo his life and family and just had him run with it?
Either a terrible counselor or a fake story. Recovery is full of them.
I hope I can get off drugs! I have been on them way too long.i am going to try Alot harder to get clean and sober.the withdrawals are really terrible 😢😂😮😢
If you’re struggling with addiction or mental illness cry out to Jesus Christ. Find you a local church that practices deliverance. You can get sober and stay sober in Jesus name. Don’t let the enemy tell you any different! If God can do it for me he can do it for you.
I've been there it's socks when u lose your family over drugs it's not good but there is help out there
Love this guy. Go Celtics 🏀!
2 and half years and I fell straight on my face I feel so horrible and worthless all over again but I will remain strong and I will overcome all temptation I ask God to come into my life and help me to become full of sight and strength to face my battles and inner demons please forgive me father for I have sinned Amen
Hello everyone. I am Fred Rogers, and I too am a “Prayer-Aholic”.
I come drawn to this circle for when you do call, we come and often observe and listen to your concerns. Lately much of those things that you have prayed about in the Father’s love have been for healings. My work in spirit as it was on earth is not only with children, but with healing. For humans are creatures of habit. This is why it is of utmost importance to cultivate good habits, healthy habits, prayerful habits, and all the things of human kindness as well. Children who are taught compassion and empathy grow up with a different perspective than those who are bereft of this knowledge, although anyone with an open mind and an open heart will eventually come to the realization of the necessity of kindness, tolerance, compassion, and forgiveness.
Habits are one thing; addictions are another. Of course, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know when I say the world is full of addictions of all kinds. Many are not healthy or helpful and I know the concern of many here for their loved ones who have issues with addictions and pray for them is how to relate and help and lift up someone suffering from the scourge, whether it be of drugs, power, violence, alcohol, sex or food addictions and so forth. All these things that somehow bring momentary relief and release for those and therefore they come back again and again for a little adrenaline, a little calm, a little letting go of their anger, that knot in the heart that must be broken open in love and this, my dear friends, is where you can help them.
You must reach the heart and as they say ‘The heart of the matter,’ for it is truly an issue of the heart because all hearts long for love and with love comes acceptance to be recognized even just as a whole and equal person. When one talks of inhumanity and one sees this in the world, it breaks the heart because there is a lack of recognition of the sacredness of every soul. So many victims and so many oppressors themselves wishing to be lifted up, wishing to be loved. I have spoken through this one before about some of the children that come over, victims of violence and abuse and the difficulties of bringing them our love and compassion and yet ultimately, I can tell you from my work, if you persist, you will break open that shell. The clenched fist will open in acceptance and this work is loving others as God loves you with his love divine.
So, do not despair, do not give up hope, but love those, love your enemies, love those who cannot love themselves, for you bring a light into their souls, a light that they so desperately need. A light and a Love that you have received. This is the greatest gift, for God gives us this Love for the asking and though we cannot put love into another soul, we can shine that light, that grace into the heart of another. Lastly, I say I am honored to speak to such a beautiful group of souls. For you who have discovered the greatest gift and I feel your hearts and your compassion, and I thank you.
May God continue to bless you with the great gift of His love and please know, whenever you ask, I shall come. I am your brother and friend in Christ. I am Fred Rogers. God bless you.
Received 4/3/2023, soultruth.ca
I came the other day through my friend here because I was called, and I saw that the subjects of addiction and habits could be very helpful, so I addressed them. Many there are dealing with those issues with family and friends and seeing first-hand the deleterious effects of harmful addictions and lifetimes of injurious habits. Primarily I was speaking about drugs and alcohol, and I also mentioned in that message the importance of creating positive habits in children. There certainly is a wide spectrum to be considered. Healthy foods, prayer, physical activity, books, and stories that present not only a positive view of life as well as beautiful music, caring for the earth, and all the arts that include the qualities of empathy and compassion and the equality of all. Children who receive such education will have a better chance at navigating the darkness of the world, the dangers, the diseases, the challenges, and the direction in which the planet seems to be going from choices that are made which have been short-sighted.
And so, the earth is in the regenerative process of healing. I ask you to be part of this healing, not in some great magnanimous gesture, but beginning by considering your own habits, though they may not be ones that are considered societal diseases such as alcoholism and so-forth. Consider the habit of prayer. Consider the habit of health, consider the habit of kindness in your daily interactions where you begin to see every soul as a precious child of God, and with the love in your soul, you are able to look past their in-harmonies, their beliefs, their dis-ease, their poverty, and perhaps their reluctance.
All of you have made efforts to reach out and I admire this not only personally, but all of us here in spirit in the love of God appreciate every act done in love, every reaching out. When you give from the richness of your souls, you touch the poverty of spirit and uplift it. Much of the work that I do in spirit involves reaching out with empathy, compassion, and such deep love that those children who have never felt any of that begin to open up, begin to act upon their souls, beyond their fear, beyond the abuse they have suffered and when they can accept the kindness shown to them, they can begin to see how much God loves them and open to that love which as you know, transforms a soul.
I have spoken more than I had intended to my brother’s surprise, but I thank you all and I have great faith in all of you and in the work you do. We all encourage you to share your gifts in the equality of God’s love, where we are One. With all my love and blessings, I thank you. I am your brother in Christ and the eternal friend of your soul. I am Fred Rogers. God bless you.
Received 4/6/2023, soultruth.ca
I'm currently in the midst of battling my addictions. My mother died 4 weeks ago àge 58… Meth related heart àttack. I tell myself every day to get stronger so i can live the life she never could seem to find. I stàrted bawling before you even ßtarted speaking… Thank you. Tonight I have a little bit of peace.
When I use Herion, I'm more productive less anxious, more self assured in my design making, more confident, etc.
This is why heroin is so addictive. If the government society and most off all the pharmaceutical company's make a drug that dose this for people like me to take instead of heroin.
Why………
They make to much money from us!
END OFF!
Namaste
I just got 90 days on the 2nd
♥️
I'm only on week two coming off of methadone after being on dilaudid and other opioid for 40 years and this is pure hell!!he'll!!! I lost my two sisters and brother to Overdosing in the last 5 years! I thank God he didn't let me go the same way!!! He could have! I've od many many times!
Chris always seems to “show up” at exactly the right time when I’m fighting for my life!
I call bullshit on AA unless you believe in God. Otherwise, I did it on my own with my family. I DID THIS, not God. If I say I am saved by this invisible being, then I can blame him also. I didn't want that, plus I don't believe. 8/04/2016 IWNDWYT
Addiction is a Severance from one’s true self! This is something, That eluded me, taking me almost a lifetime to figure out! You will continue to relapse trying to deal with it!! Staying Stuck!! There is NO DEALiNG with addiction!!
If you are one of the hopeless variety like me??? Then you will need to embrace a 12step fellowship and work a Spiritual way of life!! I can’t help anyone deal with addiction. It’s beyond me! But this is the Solution! “This I promise.” You can’t do it alone! Only you can answer this question: “ Am i an addict of the hopeless type ??? “ if your completely honest with yourself, and you’re answer is ‘YES’ , then your ready to take certain steps! Accept accountability and the facts! Believe in something greater than yourself! Turning your will and life over! To a god of your understanding!
I had to have a Total psychic change!! Meaning change of my Behaviors! A rearrangement attitudes, thoughts, Ideas. This is a Psychic change. ‘A Spiritual awakening! ‘ is the result! You will blown away!!!!on how profound it is. Brings tears to my eyes as I type this to you. You will find a happiness that I can’t describe!! A New man will arise!! You can only Keep it by giving it away! Helping others within a new way if life!! Stay Strong and Humble 🙏💪❣️
Here is my free guide https://tinyurl.com/Recovery-Manual
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
This is a story that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Powerful testimony!!
5 days sober, attended my first AA meeting today..
One of the most profound addiction recovery stories ive ever heard. youve conquered something that the brightest doctors in the world cant cure. Keep telling your story and saving lives.
Sober since july 10th 2010. Mark Webber won the uk grand prix and i was too pissed to even enjoy it on tv
seems like your full of shit sometimes
F##k addiction is a mother fkr
Sitting here ugly crying at work!!!
Crying like a baby. Thank you Chris x
At 34 years old I'm saying unaccepted apologies to my children and family,I'm 6days sober after three attempts this year ,and a funeral ,it's time for thoroughness and action behind the (steps)of recovery
I was like you before I can across the page of the great Dr. Kanayo Peterson on YouTube, I contacted him on WhatsApp and told him how badly I was fight my addiction and sent me his wonder tonic which safe my life, I don’t have to worry about
going back anymore.
Damn, that really hit home. I'm so thankful I quit drinking when I did. I've been sober in the past, and relapsed, and it is like you go down a level of suffering every time. When you quit, you quickly realise how beautiful the world really is!
I'm on 6 days sober. I dream about getting high but I have not given in. This was my time to quit. I made this decision. Getting the drugs is so easy. It's around me everywhere I go. I'm still clean. I'm doing this for GOD. He has plans for me but not if I am dirty. I'm going to stay clean.
His story left me feeling very emotional and empowered to continue my journey with recovery. I've been to many meetings. I've heard many stories, but that story touched my heart like no other. Thank God for blessing me with this gift that touched me so deeply
2 weeks ecaxtly today. CT, off methadone 110ml/mg UK. Man just the sleep left, but already feel so much better then i did on that beast. Loperamide/immodium used the first ten days it really helps lots. Am just tired of this vicious cycle vicious cycle
Man I can't do this shit, it's too hard to get off this shit…I've tried. Death is better
Brother I appreciate your sobriety but you contradicted the Bible you said you don’t want to preach to kids when Gods Word says the opposite. That’s why the devil is using you, so you won’t share Jesus
Good Old War story when you're not going to help anyone they clean by talking that rubbish people got their own problems they don't want to hear about yours talk about solution or something great
Wonderful talk! I so hope you are in touch with you’re children so they know what a wonderful father they have ❤😊❤
I am clean for the most part but keep lapsing every couple weeks. I keep asking God to help me fight the temptation. I want to be free once and for all from the mere thought. Lord please help
As someone who lost their father at a young age, kids would like to know that their father is alive and doing well.
It's a very powerful story. But I don't think it's true. It doesn't add up. If this counselor was so convinced Chris would go off the rails at his own child's birth, wouldn't the obvious tactic be to have a sponsor/ counselor/ friend/ fellow addict check in on a 1-2 hour basis? That's simple. It happens all the time. Instead he knew Chris would torpedo his life and family and just had him run with it?
Either a terrible counselor or a fake story. Recovery is full of them.
A hero and inspiration…stay strong Chris….great work
3 point king
Your not alone
Your not alone
Tripping balls on some clean LSD bought on Haight Ashbury
Thanks for what you do we need more people like you love you brother
27 days sober and all you gotta do is take it one day at a time