Author: Dennis W.

I may sound like a broken record to some because my perspectives always point to the Power of God.

For some of the prime years of my life I was drunk or high. Every day played like a broken record and I couldn’t stop it on my own.

After having been spared the misery of my substance abuse, I give thanks to God because He set in motion a series of events that have given me the freedom I experience now.

My life is a testament to what God can do for a drunk like me. Maybe I can help the next person.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

For me, getting to “ok” is a daily challenge. It always depends upon my perspective.

If I let negative thoughts frame my outlook, I might project my negativity into my day.

If I look too far ahead, I might get overwhelmed.

If I start my day humbly asking God for a daily reprieve from my madness, there is a good chance that I’ll be ok.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

Listening to my fears keeps me weak. They still creep in from time to time and influence what I do.

Sometimes I don’t recognize that I’m operating out of fear. Sometimes it’s obvious to me.

When I let fear guide me, I am not following God’s Will. 

I gain strength by allowing God to guide me. It takes practice.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

I didn’t choose to be an alcoholic nor did I aspire to be. It is my destiny.

Once the debate in my mind has ended, and I admit that I am powerless over alcohol, what can I do?

Setting aside the substances is a life-altering decision and impossible for me to do on my own.

Each day, on my knees I pray.

“God, please help me to want to be sober today more than anything else.”

I have not had to pick up a drink or a drug since I started doing that.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

“When will my life get better?”

I was told early in my recovery that I would get better. I thought that meant that I would get everything I wanted.

Wrong.

If I put in the work, I will experience a physical, mental, and spiritual change. My whole attitude and outlook will change.

If I don’t get what I want, I will be ok with it.

Things don’t always turn out the way I want. They turn out exactly as God intended.

I’m ok with that.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

I used to make every decision under the influence of a substance. Thus, I never made really good decisions because they were driven by my character defects.

When I make decisions based on my emotional state, my character defects usually come into play.

To make a good decision, I must set aside my self-centeredness and examine my motives.

Turning my will over to the care of God brings me to better decisions.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

If life was always easy, I wouldn’t be able to handle difficult times. I wouldn’t be grateful for the good times.

It seems that the lessons learned through the difficulties prepare me to better deal with whatever comes next.

Difficult times also make the good times that much sweeter.

God Blesses me with the lessons and the rewards as He sees fit. 

That’s why I should be forever grateful. 

That’s why I should always look to God.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

I don’t ever want to forget how I felt when I finally stopped using drugs and alcohol. 

When I feel lazy and want to slack-off on my recovery program, it is a reminder of what awaits me.

I am only given a daily reprieve, contingent upon the maintenance of my spiritual condition.

It takes daily practice. It doesn’t require perfection.

Failing to seek God always will cause me to slide back towards the person I used to be.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

Everyone finds their way. We all find what works for us and try to keep doing that, expecting the same results.

When the results are no longer what we expect, we should change course. Some of us find it too hard or refuse to do that.

If what I’m doing no longer works for me, perhaps I should do what seems to work for others who are getting better results.

If I rely solely upon myself, I am doomed. If I rely upon God, there is still hope for me.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

Happy Father’s Day.

I have been Blessed with three children. They are the brightest lights in my life.

They are gifts from God. I have learned more from them than they ever have learned from me.

Becoming a father didn’t take a whole lot of skill. It just comes naturally.

Becoming a “good” father takes effort. It requires that I show up, show patience, and try my best.

“Dad” is a humbling title which I carry proudly.

For me, every day is Father’s Day.

God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.