Author: Dennis W.

  • August 9, 2026

    I started on this journey only to stop drinking. The alcohol was killing me, but not fast enough.

    I followed direction. I have done the work. I’m not perfect but I’m getting better.

    I’m living a life that I couldn’t have imagined.

    When my compass is pointing in the direction of God, I’m doing ok.

     

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

  • August 8, 2026

    Whether I’m patient or not, some things just take time.

    When I’m impatient, I allow my character defects to affect my behavior, which shows that I’m not ready.

    Being patient with others, with God, and with myself teaches me that life continues on whether I get what I want or not.

    If I want to learn patience I just have to wait.

     

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

  • August 7, 2026

    Certain people are put into our lives for a reason. Some help change the course of our lives.

    Some of us are fortunate enough to find a soulmate, someone who is willing to share this life every day no matter what life brings.

    God pairs us up, knowing that we would be happy together.

    33 years ago today I married the girl of my dreams. God knew what He was doing.

     

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

  • August 6, 2026

    I know a lot of people who have been clean and sober for a long time. 

    After 10, 20, even 50 years, each of them gives thanks to God for their life. 

    Their “accomplishment” is that they got out of the way and let God steer the ship.

    Life gets easier when I recognize that God is in charge, not me.

     

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

  • August 5, 2026

    When I was busy destroying my soul and destroying my life, God was there.

    When I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired, God was there.

    God has always been there for me. He shows Himself to me when I seek Him.

     

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

  • August 4, 2026

    Could it be that it’s God’s Will when we fail? 

    By allowing us to stumble off of the path to Him, we learn which roads to avoid.

    So, as much as it feels like we’re “starting over” after a failure, we are actually “moving ahead”.

    Everyone finds their way.

    Thank God for second chances.

     

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

  • August 3, 2026

    Most days are good days. If I have a bad day, I need to put it behind me and not let it affect today.

    If most of my days are good, there is a pretty good chance that today will be too.

     

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

  • August 2, 2026

    After all this time, I am still perfectly capable of drinking or using drugs again.

    All of the old attitudes are tucked away, waiting to be deployed.

    I am granted a Daily Reprieve, contingent upon the maintenance of my Spiritual Condition.

    That means I start all over each day, seeking God’s Help.

     

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

  • August 1, 2026

    I can change where I go, what I do, or who I associate with, but that doesn’t change me.

    I’m still stuck with me. I had better get used to it.

    If I want to be happy, I must start with the change within me.

    The change within me starts in my soul.

     

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

  • July 31, 2026

    I must be selfish about my own recovery. 

    I can’t keep my sobriety if I don’t share it, but I can’t share what I don’t have.

     

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