We asked ourselves why we had them [fears]. Wasn't it because self-reliance failed us? ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p.68
All of my character defects separate me from God's will. When I ignore my association with Him I face the world and my alcoholism alone and must depend on self-reliance. I have never found security and happiness through self-will and the only result is a life of fear and discontent. God provides the path back to Him and to His gift of security and comfort. First, however, I must be willing to acknowledge my fears and understand their source and power over me. I frequently ask God to help me understand how I separate myself from Him.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
If we're going to stay sober, we've got to learn to want something else more than we want to drink. When we first came into A.A., we couldn't imagine wanting anything else so much or more than drinking. So we had to stop drinking on faith, on faith that some day we really would want something else more than drinking. But after we've been in A.A., for a while, we learn that a sober life can really be enjoyed. We learn how nice it is to get along well with our family, how nice it is to do our work well - whether at home or outside - how nice it is to try & help others. Have I found that when I keep sober, everything goes well for me?
Meditation for the Day ~
There is almost no work in life so hard as waiting. And yet God wants me to wait. All motion is more easy than calm waiting, & yet I must wait until God shows me His will. So many people have marred their work & hindered the growth of their spiritual lives by too much activity. If I wait patiently, preparing myself always, I will be some day at the place where I would be. And much toil & activity could not have accomplished the journey so soon.
Prayer for the Day ~
I pray that I may wait patiently. I pray that I may trust God & keep preparing myself for a better life.
(Let it be a God or Higher Power of our own understanding) Danielle x
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
Gotta quit drinkin coffee.....ehhhhh