When I was drinking, I was absolutely selfish, I thought of myself first, last, and always. The universe revolved around me at the center. When I woke up in the morning with a hangover, my only thought was how terrible I felt and about what I could do to make myself feel better. And the only thing I could think of was more liquor. To quit was impossible. I couldn't see beyond myself and my own need for another drink. Can I now look out and beyond my own selfishness?
Meditation for the Day ~
Rememebr that the first quality of greatness is service. In a way, God is the greatest servant of all, because He is always waiting for us to call on Him to help us in all good endeavor. His strength is always available to us, but we must ask it of Him through our own free will. It is a free gift, but we must sincerely seek for it. A life of service is the finest life we can live. We are here on earth to serve others. That is the beginning and the end of our real worth.
Prayer for the Day ~
I pray that I may cooperate with God in all good things. I pray that I may serve God and others and so live a useful and happy life.
Hazelden
(Let it be a God or Higher Power of your own understanding)
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Progress not perfection.. & Practice makes Progress!
"...cooperate with God...". that is a concept that I often forget. I used to feel that I was not worthy of knowing God's plan for me. As I grow in sobriety I've begun to see with more clariety what God has planned for me. The catch is even though I know what I should do (cooperate with God) I tweek thoughts & actions to conform to my easier, softer way. Thank you for the post. I needed a reminder from a human being not just a page in a book.
