Category: Daily Missives

  • January 29, 2026

    The only thing I can do about the past is correct my mistakes and learn from my experiences.

    That’s it. I can’t dwell on the past because that takes me away from now and upsets my inner peace.

    When I am in turmoil, I am weak.

    When I am at peace, I am strong.

     

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

  • January 28, 2026

    There are times when it seems that everything is going wrong, and that I can’t catch a break.

    When the frustration builds and starts to seep through in how I treat others, I need to keep one thing in mind…

    I didn’t pick up a drink or a drug today.

    For someone like me, it is a really big deal. If I can do that, I can do anything.

     

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

  • January 27, 2026

    Instead of being judgmental of others, perhaps I should look at myself.

    The way I treat others reflects how I feel about myself. Perhaps what I don’t like needs to be changed within me.

    I must continue to try to recognize my flaws and be conscious of how they affect my behavior.

    I need God’s Guidance to help me to change.

     

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

  • January 26, 2026

    As I get older, the big deadline I am working against is time. I have gotten to the age where I have more days behind me than ahead of me.

    There is no certainty of when my calendar runs out. Thus, each day becomes more valuable than the last.

    Time has become a commodity that I cannot put a price tag on.

    I used to think I would never make it this far, but here I am.

    Each day is a gift. Each moment is precious.

    I hope to spend most of my time with people who bring me joy. 

    I am grateful for the time I have been Blessed with and the people in my life.

     

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

  • January 25, 2026

    “… No human power could have relieved our alcoholism …That God could and would if He were sought.”

    I tried a number of ways to moderate my abuse of substances, but every time I tried I failed. The outcome was always the same.

    I could never completely stop on my own. I was trapped.

    Turning to God saved my life, but it was not just a “one-shot” deal. 

    I must turn to God daily, and seek His Protection and Care.

    Miraculously, the purpose in my life has been changed. 

    Not only am I no longer trapped, but I can live my life at ease and be available to help others.

     

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

  • January 24, 2026

    Every decision I make and every action I take brings an outcome.

    Sometimes the outcome is what I want. Sometimes the outcome is not what I want. Sometimes the outcome surprises me.

    God has a Plan for me. God knows what decisions I should make and actions I should take.

    When my decisions and actions are not aligned with God’s Will for me, it disturbs me.

    When my will is aligned with God’s Will for me, the outcomes  bring me peace and gratitude.

     

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

  • January 23, 2026

    I have learned over time how to show compassion towards others. I wasn’t always this way.

    The compassion shown towards me by others helped to usher me through the most difficult times of my life.

    I need to pay it forward.

    I can’t help it anymore. I care about others.

    I have discovered that’s how God wants me to live.

     

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

  • January 22, 2026

    Doing the right thing is not always easy to figure out. 

    Often it’s uncomfortable. Often it’s a question of integrity. Sometimes it’s a question of showing compassion.

    I must let my conscience be my guide. My connection with God guides my conscience.

    God always knows the right thing to do. If I don’t know I should ask Him.

     

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

  • January 21, 2026

    I spent years trying to escape who I am and what I am. It caused me a lot of pain and suffering.

    When I was able to really find myself, I finally became free.

    I am no longer haunted. I am no longer afraid.

    I’m ok. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

     

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

  • January 20, 2026

    The idea of picking up a drink or drug again scares me to death.

    I am not cured of my addiction disease.

    I need to remain humble. I need God’s Help.

    That’s why I hit my knees to pray. I don’t want my addictions to come back and bring me to my knees.

     

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