By:Dana Laskowski
Is it an addiction or a habit?
So let’s look for a minute at the difference between an addiction and a habit. A habit is something you do out of choice, so we could say that’s how most addictions start, biting your nails is a habit, chewing gum can be a habit, folding clothes a certain way, I think you get the point. On the other hand an addiction involves a chemical that alters the body and makes the body become dependent on it. With an addiction you become so dependent on the chemical that you will do whatever it takes to get the next hit. You will roll pennies, sell things, go without food, and some even steal and far worse to feed their addiction. An addiction is something that your brain and body say they cannot live without.
Where does addiction begin?
Most, not all, but most addictions begin because there is a void of some kind within the spirit. For me I needed something that was mine, something no one could take away or control. All of my life I had been controlled by one form or another, from sexual abuse, to several badly abusive relationships. My addiction happened to be smoking, and to begin with I was only going to smoke one. I was with my first husband, we had a new baby, and he was extremely abusive both physically and mentally, and in came my rescuer with a cherry on top. It calmed my nerves, and it was something no one could choose for me to do or not to do, it was my choice and my choice alone. No matter what time of day or what the situation I knew I could run and grab a cigarette, and so I did, for 22 years. I was 16 when I started smoking and I am now 40 years old and through building a relationship with Jesus I now realize that a cigarette was never what I needed, but that my spirit man was crying out for Jesus and a personal relationship with him.
Standing at a crossroad………
So you want to stop leaning on an addiction and start walking with Jesus. He’s the healer mentally, physically, and spiritually. First understand this road is not easy, it takes a lot of time alone, it takes a lot of prayer, but it is more than worth it. The very first step to the healing that needs to take place is being honest with your own self. First admit that you are an addict not to others but to yourself. It’s like standing in front of a mirror and allowing everything both good and bad to be revealed. Jesus is looking for honesty because he cannot help you with something that you aren’t even willing to admit. Jesus is looking for you to call upon him for help, and when you do the light that shines is simply amazing.
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Friday, November 6, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
What I Believe
I know it's been quite sometime since I have blogged, but today my heart is broken and I feel the need to share the reasons why. I know there are some that will disagree, this isn't about having a debate. This is simply me sharing my heart, and what I believe.
A few weeks ago there was controversy all over the internet in regards to the supreme courts decision to make same sex marriage legal. Why then did no one come forward to say, why aren't we worried about the homeless and abortions, but nope.......Believe me you can state facts all day long, show biblical scriptures to back up your beliefs, but there is not a gay person anywhere that does not know how Christians believe about being gay, and they have made a choice. I am not here to judge homosexuals, and I can not and will not shove my beliefs down someone's throat. Continue reading and you will see my point, trust me it's worth it.....
Then after this whole controversy there was the rebel flags...my my what a crisis....What I don't care??? You are sadly mistaken, I do care! I was born and raised in the south, and I know all of what the rebel flag stands for, however I fail to see how a flag will make or break who we are on the inside. Again no one came out screaming about how flags were everywhere and everyone was talking about those and why we weren't discussing more important issues....Why weren't we worried about the starving, homeless, abused, neglected????
Now today my face book shouts out with people asking why some of us are more worried about the life of one lion as opposed to starving, homeless, and aborted babies. So let me try to show you where my heart is in this whole matter. First of all let me clarify some things, I am not now nor will I ever be Anti-Hunting, ah to the contrary, I totally agree with hunting for the purpose of food, and God gave us permission to do so. What I have never nor will never agree with is taking somethings life for meaningless reasons, such as the use of mounting a head on the wall, using skin for rugs, or the many other pointless reasons one can find to gain pleasure from taking a life. Are there people who would rather worry about animals than people? Yes! However everyone isn't that way. I believe that we are all connected to each other, that all of God's creation is equally important, and that taking somethings life for pure pleasure is beyond wrong it's sick. Babies being torn apart and ripped from inside their mother's womb, and animals being abused and left for dead. It's all wrong it's all sad and it all breaks my heart.
We are all connected in the Circle of Life! We are all God's creation, and We ALL Matter!
Without wildlife and plant life we can not survive. Someone has to have care and compassion for all things! We are not all the same, we ALL have a special purpose!
A few weeks ago there was controversy all over the internet in regards to the supreme courts decision to make same sex marriage legal. Why then did no one come forward to say, why aren't we worried about the homeless and abortions, but nope.......Believe me you can state facts all day long, show biblical scriptures to back up your beliefs, but there is not a gay person anywhere that does not know how Christians believe about being gay, and they have made a choice. I am not here to judge homosexuals, and I can not and will not shove my beliefs down someone's throat. Continue reading and you will see my point, trust me it's worth it.....
Then after this whole controversy there was the rebel flags...my my what a crisis....What I don't care??? You are sadly mistaken, I do care! I was born and raised in the south, and I know all of what the rebel flag stands for, however I fail to see how a flag will make or break who we are on the inside. Again no one came out screaming about how flags were everywhere and everyone was talking about those and why we weren't discussing more important issues....Why weren't we worried about the starving, homeless, abused, neglected????
Now today my face book shouts out with people asking why some of us are more worried about the life of one lion as opposed to starving, homeless, and aborted babies. So let me try to show you where my heart is in this whole matter. First of all let me clarify some things, I am not now nor will I ever be Anti-Hunting, ah to the contrary, I totally agree with hunting for the purpose of food, and God gave us permission to do so. What I have never nor will never agree with is taking somethings life for meaningless reasons, such as the use of mounting a head on the wall, using skin for rugs, or the many other pointless reasons one can find to gain pleasure from taking a life. Are there people who would rather worry about animals than people? Yes! However everyone isn't that way. I believe that we are all connected to each other, that all of God's creation is equally important, and that taking somethings life for pure pleasure is beyond wrong it's sick. Babies being torn apart and ripped from inside their mother's womb, and animals being abused and left for dead. It's all wrong it's all sad and it all breaks my heart.
We are all connected in the Circle of Life! We are all God's creation, and We ALL Matter!
Without wildlife and plant life we can not survive. Someone has to have care and compassion for all things! We are not all the same, we ALL have a special purpose!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
An Animal Lover (Response to the Kendall Jones story)
I have watched as social media has blown this story all out of proportion. First of all to all those people who do not understand "Animal Lovers" let me explain this to you, we are not all the same, some of us really do have a brain. I understand hunting for the purpose of food, or to keep the population of a certain species down, ok I totally get that. People have to eat and if you hunt for the purpose of food that is exactly what God intended. However, I have never nor will I ever agree with sport hunting ( those who hunt because they love to kill or to hang their wonderful catch on a wall some where). Taking some things life, any thing that breathes, because you think it's cool to watch the life leave their body, that's not cool, nor is it of God.
As for Kendall Jones, if she is killing for the purpose of feeding local villages, Kudos to her! I think it's awesome. Likewise if she is tagging them or putting tracking devices on them for research purposes again Kudos to her! Again, what I don't agree with is someone who kills any animal for the sole purpose of using their fur or tusk or whatever and leaving the meat to rot. As for seeing the pictures of dead animals on facebook I would prefer not to, however I would personally rather see those than porn, or half naked teenagers. As for the women who find it necessary to kill their unborn child, well like I said I am a protector of life so it would stand to reason that I am against abortion as well.
I believe in the circle of life and that every living thing is needed, otherwise God would not have placed it on earth, the animals are a vital part of our well being, as are the trees and plants, and if you don't believe that let God take away all plant life and we will see how long you can breathe.
I am and have always been an animal lover, and that will never change, God put us all here for different things, and there is one thing I know God does not make mistakes, we do! If we weren't meant to care for and protect animals and other parts of creation, then God would have never commanded Noah to save creation. You my friend are part of God's creation!
Genesis Ch 7 1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. 2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. 3 Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. 4 For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. 5 And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.
The root of the problem with the cruelty ( abortion, human or animal cruelty) and what we are missing is this, Unconditional Love is almost non-existent today and the problem isn't that animals don't love unconditionally, it's humans! If we all loved unconditionally we wouldn't have a problem with cruelty and abortion, if God was in every thing we do, if he was in every home, then these things would not be so. Why don't we all set aside our petty differences, stop expecting everyone to be like you, pick up the bible, get on our knees and pray, put God back where he belongs, build a personal relationship with him, and then all these other things will go away?!?!?!
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
As for Kendall Jones, if she is killing for the purpose of feeding local villages, Kudos to her! I think it's awesome. Likewise if she is tagging them or putting tracking devices on them for research purposes again Kudos to her! Again, what I don't agree with is someone who kills any animal for the sole purpose of using their fur or tusk or whatever and leaving the meat to rot. As for seeing the pictures of dead animals on facebook I would prefer not to, however I would personally rather see those than porn, or half naked teenagers. As for the women who find it necessary to kill their unborn child, well like I said I am a protector of life so it would stand to reason that I am against abortion as well.
I believe in the circle of life and that every living thing is needed, otherwise God would not have placed it on earth, the animals are a vital part of our well being, as are the trees and plants, and if you don't believe that let God take away all plant life and we will see how long you can breathe.
I am and have always been an animal lover, and that will never change, God put us all here for different things, and there is one thing I know God does not make mistakes, we do! If we weren't meant to care for and protect animals and other parts of creation, then God would have never commanded Noah to save creation. You my friend are part of God's creation!
Genesis Ch 7 1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. 2 Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of beasts that are not clean by two, the male and his female. 3 Of fowls also of the air by sevens, the male and the female; to keep seed alive upon the face of all the earth. 4 For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights; and every living substance that I have made will I destroy from off the face of the earth. 5 And Noah did according unto all that the LORD commanded him.
The root of the problem with the cruelty ( abortion, human or animal cruelty) and what we are missing is this, Unconditional Love is almost non-existent today and the problem isn't that animals don't love unconditionally, it's humans! If we all loved unconditionally we wouldn't have a problem with cruelty and abortion, if God was in every thing we do, if he was in every home, then these things would not be so. Why don't we all set aside our petty differences, stop expecting everyone to be like you, pick up the bible, get on our knees and pray, put God back where he belongs, build a personal relationship with him, and then all these other things will go away?!?!?!
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Choices
Choices, we all have them but sometimes it's not our choices that cause us pain and complete life altering changes.
I spent the better part of the last 10 years feeling like my daddy's choice to commit suicide and leave his entire family here with questions that none of us can answer, questions like, Why?, Weren't we important at all?, What about your grandchildren and great-grandchildren?, was all my fault, what if I had been there more, What if I could have said the right thing. Recently during some much needed alone time with God, when I asked him Why? Why did my daddy leave? Was it my fault? Could I have some how prevented this if I had been there more? He responded with this, It's not your fault, sometimes it's not your own choices that affect you, and it's nothing that you yourself chose, but you just happened to be part of someone else choice.
Another example of this is as parents we are here to help guide our children, and we try to show them the best choices to make, sometimes we miss that altogether because being a parent does not mean that you are perfect and have all the right answers, but there comes a time when as a parent we have to let go and allow our children to make their own choices, whether good or bad, and sometimes it hurts to see the choices they make especially when we know they are headed for disaster.
We all have choices to make in life and whether we are on the giving or receiving end of that our choice most of the time don't just affect us.
The most important choice that Jesus gave us is whether or not to accept him as our Lord and Savior. And I know he is heart broken when we turn away from him and choose not to accept him. However he gave us a choice, and so he must allow us to choose no matter the pain it cost him.
My prayer is that if you don't know Jesus you choose him today, and allow him to be first in your life. If you are faced with choices and you aren't sure which way to go, Jesus and only Jesus knows the past, present, and future and knows what is best for all that are involved in the choice, allow him to have control of your life and listen to his direction.
I spent the better part of the last 10 years feeling like my daddy's choice to commit suicide and leave his entire family here with questions that none of us can answer, questions like, Why?, Weren't we important at all?, What about your grandchildren and great-grandchildren?, was all my fault, what if I had been there more, What if I could have said the right thing. Recently during some much needed alone time with God, when I asked him Why? Why did my daddy leave? Was it my fault? Could I have some how prevented this if I had been there more? He responded with this, It's not your fault, sometimes it's not your own choices that affect you, and it's nothing that you yourself chose, but you just happened to be part of someone else choice.
Another example of this is as parents we are here to help guide our children, and we try to show them the best choices to make, sometimes we miss that altogether because being a parent does not mean that you are perfect and have all the right answers, but there comes a time when as a parent we have to let go and allow our children to make their own choices, whether good or bad, and sometimes it hurts to see the choices they make especially when we know they are headed for disaster.
We all have choices to make in life and whether we are on the giving or receiving end of that our choice most of the time don't just affect us.
The most important choice that Jesus gave us is whether or not to accept him as our Lord and Savior. And I know he is heart broken when we turn away from him and choose not to accept him. However he gave us a choice, and so he must allow us to choose no matter the pain it cost him.
My prayer is that if you don't know Jesus you choose him today, and allow him to be first in your life. If you are faced with choices and you aren't sure which way to go, Jesus and only Jesus knows the past, present, and future and knows what is best for all that are involved in the choice, allow him to have control of your life and listen to his direction.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Daily Devotion 4/4/14
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. (Hebrews 13:5)
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Sunday, March 23, 2014
Lyrics to Clear The Stage
"Clear The Stage"
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
Jerk the pews & all the decorations, too
Until the congregations few, then have revival
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social
Then seek the lord & wait for what he has in store
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful
'cause you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Take a break from all the plans that you have made
And sit at home alone and wait for god to whisper
Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak
And pray for real upon your knees until they blister
Shine the light on every corner of your life
Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open
Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard
Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken
'cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
I can sing all I want to
And still get it wrong
And you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it
Anything I put before my God is an idol
Anything I want with all my heart is an idol
And anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol
And anything that I give all my love is an idol
'cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
I can sing all I want to
And still get it wrong
And you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
Jerk the pews & all the decorations, too
Until the congregations few, then have revival
Tell your friends that this is where the party ends
Until you're broken for your sins, you can't be social
Then seek the lord & wait for what he has in store
And know that great is your reward so just be hopeful
'cause you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Take a break from all the plans that you have made
And sit at home alone and wait for god to whisper
Beg him please to open up his mouth and speak
And pray for real upon your knees until they blister
Shine the light on every corner of your life
Until the pride and lust and lies are in the open
Then read the word and put to test the things you've heard
Until your heart and soul are stirred and rocked and broken
'cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
I can sing all I want to
And still get it wrong
And you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
We must not worship something that's not even worth it
Clear the stage, make some space for the one who deserves it
Anything I put before my God is an idol
Anything I want with all my heart is an idol
And anything I can't stop thinking of is an idol
And anything that I give all my love is an idol
'cause I can sing all I want to
Yes, I can sing all I want to
I can sing all I want to
And still get it wrong
And you can sing all you want to
Yes, you can, you can sing all you want to
You can sing all you want to
And still get it wrong; worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Worship is more than a song
Clear the stage and set the sound and lights ablaze
If that's the measure you must take to crush the idols
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