Category: Daily Missives

Perhaps the reason I was never ok was that my soul was yearning for a divine connection. 

It was not a conscious yearning but one that manifested itself in restlessness, irritability, and discontent.

Perhaps all alcoholics and addicts are just yearning for a divine soul connection.

I traveled the road of alcohol and drug abuse trying to soothe that yearning. That road brought me to my knees in desperation.

I was led to find the divine soul connection for which I yearned.

I believe that my path was set by God to bring me to this place. My soul is at peace.

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

Many people think that time away from alcohol and drugs is the answer to recovery.

Time only ages things.

My alcoholism never goes away, no matter how long I have gone without using.

If I don’t seek God’s Help and surrender to His Will, my chances of long-term recovery are slim.

God is the answer.

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

I hate feeling rushed. When the world rushes me I get irritated. When I get irritated I become unpleasant.

I need to remember that not everything will get done at once. 

First, I need to pray and ask for God’s Help.

I’ll start there.

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

The sad fact is that most alcoholics are not able to get sober and stay sober.

Most of the ones who stay sober for the long-term practice a manner of living which includes reliance upon a Higher Power.

Most of the ones who fail try to rely upon themselves.

God doesn’t exclude those who fail. Those who fail exclude God.

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

When I was hopeless, I needed other people to have hope for me.

When I had no faith, I needed other people to have faith for me.

When I needed other people, other people were present for me.

Now, God wants me to be there for others when I may be useful.

We never really know the impact we might have upon another person in need.

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

I’ve had times when things go really good, but those runs eventually fizzle because life changes.

I’ve had times when things go really poorly, but those eventually turn around as well.

I don’t know what today will bring, but I need to approach every day the same.

Today is a gift from God. No matter what happens I will be grateful for this life and everything it brings.

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

Everyone is different. We each have our own unique qualities and experiences that drive how we behave.

Also, we are all very much the same. Among other feelings, we all want to feel safety, security, and comfort.

When I feel uncomfortable, my tendency is to act out in my old ways. Sharing how I feel helps to keep me from doing something stupid.

We have all been there. I don’t want to go back.

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

Life doesn’t always work out the way I think it should. I can do everything the way I’m supposed to and still don’t get everything I expect.

As much as I want it to be, life isn’t fair. I need to get over it.

The way things are right now are the way they’re supposed to be. I need to learn to accept that.

I’m happy to still be in the game.

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

Sometimes we face challenges that we know will bring pain. There’s no avoiding it.

Putting off what is necessary prolongs the pain and often makes it worse.

In these cases, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.

Trusting that I’m not alone gives me the courage to step through the pain and do the next right thing.

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

My old ways of being never worked for me. Trying to force my will onto the world was like banging my head against a wall.

The world does not revolve around me.

Changing the way I am begins with admitting my powerlessness. 

Acknowledging God’s Power and asking for His Help leads me to a better way of living.

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