. . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 96
When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Because I find it hard to let go of the kind of worrisome thoughts and attitudes that cause me immense anguish, all I need do during those times is allow God, as I understand Him, to release them for me, and then and there, I let go of the thoughts, memories and attitudes that are troubling me.
When I receive help from God, as I understand Him, I can live my life one day at a time and handle whatever challenges that come my way. Only then can I live a life of victory over alcohol, in comfortable sobriety.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
Good morning.... The reflection of the day hit a cord with me this am.. I was speaking with someone yesterday and they referred to using as "instant gratification." Isnt that what sometimes happens to us when we pray to our HP? I know for me, especially when the urge to drink would come upon me, I'd say the serenity prayer and the obsession would leave my mind! It could often be said too, that during other weak, scared or frustrating moments, I would "Let go and let God". Amazing how it works! Have a beautiful day!!! Its freezing here!!! Lani
And I just want to say...I know I post ALOT, but you'll all miss me when I get back to work!!HAHA!!!
-- Edited by lani at 06:45, 2007-11-07
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
Before AA, I am guilty of "instant gratifation" or "foxhole" prayers.... now, it's about Steps 7 & 11, daily, all through the day.
7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings
11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass... It's about learning to dance in the rain.
