Today marks the anniversary of the tragic passing of my dear friend and sponsor Ray F.
Ray helped me through the most treacherous moments of my journey. We shared life’s joys together.
His passing has set me upon a deep search for God’s Purpose in my life.
His spirit is part of me and I honor his memory every time I raise my hand and say “Thank God for Alcoholics Anonymous and thank God for God.”
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Every difficulty in my life brings the opportunity for me to grow.
It seems that the hardships are presented when God thinks I’m ready. I certainly never think I’m ready.
Leaning on God through my difficulties helps me to do the right thing and draws me closer to Him.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
The longer time goes on, the easier it is for me to forget how horrible my life used to be – on the inside.
I must never forget how tortured my soul was, and how I was restored to sanity.
Every day I must remember what it was like so that I remain grateful and vigilant.
God, please help me to want to be sober today more than anything else.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Miracles are in the eyes of the beholder. I have witnessed miracles in my life and in the lives of others.
So, when all seems lost I need to remember that God delivers miracles in His Time, not mine.
I must always have patience and faith that God will make all things right if I surrender to His Will.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Certain people are put into my path for a reason.
The purpose of some are to help me.
The purpose of some are for me to help.
All are put into my path for me to serve God’s Purpose in my life.
All are put into my path to bring me closer to God.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
One of the things I was told when I stopped drinking was that there was a chance that maybe someday I would become a good father.
I became a father years later. My children have never seen me drink.
My children are some of my most cherished gifts from God.
I have always tried to be present for my children, listening to them and trying to understand how they were navigating their lives.
They have taught me more than I have ever taught them. Now they’re trying to parent me.
Perhaps I have been a good father.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Some days I just feel overwhelmed, mainly with all of the things I have in front of me.
I have expectations of myself that sometimes are too much. I do it to myself – I get “too far out over my skis”.
At times like that, I can easily get the “F**k Its”, which is a state of mind where I act as if I don’t care.
I can’t afford to get that attitude because it blinds me from the gift of today.
The best thing I can do ask God to calm my mind and my soul.
I just need to put one foot in front of the other and do the next right thing for myself.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Most days I do not struggle to have a good perspective, but it was not always like this.
For me, quieting my mind takes practice and patience.
I need to try to set aside the noise in my mind, ask God to take away my fears, and allow my soul to listen.
Despite my inadequacies, God will make good use of me when I seek His Guidance.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
God doesn’t owe me anything.
God hears my prayers, if I ask Him sincerely and humbly.
God does not comply with my demands.
God shares His Grace with me as He sees fit, on His terms, and in His time.
I would not have this life without the Grace of God.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Since I stopped drinking, I have yet to find a good enough reason to drink again.
Each difficulty I have faced has not caused me to drink.
I know that picking up a drink will always turn a good situation into a bad one, and a bad situation into a worse one.
I know that any excuse that I make to drink again is a lie.
I have suffered enough. I don’t ever want to go back to self-imposed suffering.
Trusting God to make all things right helps to keep me sober.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.