Many people think that staying clean and sober is a matter of willpower. Those who have been successful at it will say the opposite is true.
I need to surrender to my disease. I am powerless over alcohol and drugs.
Every time I enter the ring with alcohol or drugs I wind up defeated. I don’t need to get my ass kicked any more. I get it.
My willpower is now used to hit my knees and pray for help, go to a meeting, talk to another alcoholic, and hit my knees to thank God for carrying me for another day.
This is the “secret” to staying sober.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.