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5-31-2014 – That was the beginning of a journey which has constantly been on my mind. This weekend another part of the puzzle appeared. In answer to the question why is there so little change of attitude when items of gratitude are written, though some diligently work on the list. Sure there were some changes yet I expected much more.

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5-29-2014 – An hour later in group therapy I gave my clients an assignment. You must write down 25,000 things that you are thankful about. Knowing they could not and would not write such an outrageous amount but hoping that perhaps a list of 25, or maybe 100 items would be penned by each member. 

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5-28-2014 – So I bent down and picked up another golden egg. The same thing occurred. The golden egg filled with wisdom, ‘The cure for addiction is gratitude.” I cried to the Lord “do not let me forget your words until I get to the office and write them down.”

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5-27-2014 – I picked one up and put it in my left hand. It immediately broke apart and out flew  words, “there are no tears in heaven.” At the same moment the refrain from the song “No Tears in Heaven.” How amazing.

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5-23-2014 – As I am driving suddenly there appeared this beautiful cathedral type building with steps leading up to an entrance. The doors  opened. Walking I observed the floor covered with golden eggs. The eggs were everywhere.

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5-20-2014 – Thirty – five years ago the Lord gave me a vision.. I remember it as clearly as if it were today. Working on the Substance Abuse Unit of Terrell State Hospital, having just left home to go to work the vision began. I had been seeking from the Lord the cure for addiction. Seeing the lives it destroyed. Knowing the deep emotional struggle that tore apart men’s souls there had to be answer. 

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5-6-2014 – Who are those most apt to develop these skills? First of all those who have been given the gift of mercy which represents about 30 % of the general population. Second born children, are another group representing a large segment of society who tend to desire this trait. A combination of the two, one possessing the gift of mercy and second born individuals makes the ability very intense.  Material on the Motivation Gifts gives more details on all seven gifts and particularly the gift of mercy.

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5-2-2014 – These different stages are necessary for the mercy if he is to successfully reduce the suffering in others. Each stage requires training brought about by a lifetime of painful experiences, and an unselfish willingness to take another pain. Now why would anyone want to go through all of this pain? Is it worth it? God’s Word tells us that this is exactly what Jesus did for us and leaves us with the example that we might do it for others. 

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