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.
I have had more difficult times in my life after I got sober than before I got sober.
I think that’s just the way life goes – it’s not always smooth sailing.
I have never traveled this road alone. God has put people into my path to help me get through the tough times and celebrate the good times.
Some people I’ll never forget.
Today is the anniversary of the passing of my dear friend Raymond F. He changed my life forever.
Thank God for Alcoholics Anonymous.
Thank God for God.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
I can be led to change, but I still have to do the work. If I don’t put in the effort to change my old ways, I’m still the same person exercising the same old character defects.
I am the one who primarily benefits from the change. Initially it may feel punishing, but it is not punishment.
It is a unique opportunity to correct the course of my journey.
Faith can move mountains, but I have to bring a shovel. No one is going to do it for me.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Feelings are not permanent. Often, the way I feel is directly linked to my perspective.
It’s easy to feel happy when good things are happening. It’s not so easy to feel happy when things are not so good.
If I believe that there is a gift in everything and that God intends for me to be happy, being happy is a matter of looking to God to see the gift when it’s not so obvious.
If I try to live happy today, I might get to live a happy life.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
“Well, at least I’m not drinking.”
The effect of my alcoholism is not limited to my substance abuse. It affects how I think, feel, and act.
So, if I try to pass off bad behavior as acceptable because I’m not using, it points to the unmanageable attributes of my disease and my life.
If I don’t change, I am doomed to pick up again.
If I don’t rely upon God, I cannot change.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.
Rarely does help appear at my doorstep without my asking for it. It seems that other people can’t read my mind just as I cannot read theirs. I must ask for help.
When help does come, it doesn’t always sound or look like I expected. Sometimes I don’t even recognize it.
Sometimes helping someone else brings me the help I need.
When I seek God’s Help, He always delivers exactly what I need.
God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.