NAMI Oklahoma

It is the mission of NAMI Oklahoma to improve the quality of life for children, adults and their families who are affected with a mental illness.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Interesting Comments

I recently ran across comments from a local pastor explaining his experience in a local recovery program. I thought these comments may be of interest to you.

“The spiritual aspects of recovery cannot be underestimated, according to the Big Book. Working with the residents at Clay Crossing has re-emphasized that fact to me many times. The residents who have begun moving on their spiritual path, searching for truth in their own lives and relationships, continue to grow and improve. As they learn to follow the 12-steps of AA, they begin to see through the first three steps how important it is to connect with God. A power greater than themselves is essential to removing the guild and shame of the past when it is unearthed in step four and divulged in step five. All this begins to create a new way of looking at spirituality.

The varied backgrounds of the residents, sometimes void of spiritual history, present many challenges for the chaplain. Through Bible study and personal research many of the residents have learned about the grace of God that surpasses human understanding. Fears and phobias add to the complexity of cases for many residents. Dealing with mental abnormalities combined with genetic predispositions adds to the work being done to help residents. By tapping into God's grace, many have been able to dispose of the emotional baggage of the past which has hampered their social development.

Sometimes the chaplain's work involves education and encouragement, and sometimes a concerned, listening ear is what the resident needs most. Sometimes the chaplain's work involves education and encouragement, and sometimes a concerned, listening ear is what the resident needs most.”

Chaplain Will The Web site is http://www.claycrossing.org/




1 Comments:

  • At 8:12 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Thank you thank you! To have a spiritual foundation in recovery is to have the blessings of unrelenting support! As each person discovers their personal spiritual relationship and pursues recovery - the realization that unlimited potential awaits is like being given a gift of life.

    "Been there, done that going beyond!"

     

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