Daily Missives

I may sound like a broken record to some because my perspectives always point to the Power of God. For some of the prime years of my life I was drunk or high. Every day played like a broken record and I couldn’t stop it on my own. After having been spared the misery of…

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For me, getting to “ok” is a daily challenge. It always depends upon my perspective. If I let negative thoughts frame my outlook, I might project my negativity into my day. If I look too far ahead, I might get overwhelmed. If I start my day humbly asking God for a daily reprieve from my…

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Listening to my fears keeps me weak. They still creep in from time to time and influence what I do. Sometimes I don’t recognize that I’m operating out of fear. Sometimes it’s obvious to me. When I let fear guide me, I am not following God’s Will.  I gain strength by allowing God to guide…

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I didn’t choose to be an alcoholic nor did I aspire to be. It is my destiny. Once the debate in my mind has ended, and I admit that I am powerless over alcohol, what can I do? Setting aside the substances is a life-altering decision and impossible for me to do on my own.…

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“When will my life get better?” I was told early in my recovery that I would get better. I thought that meant that I would get everything I wanted. Wrong. If I put in the work, I will experience a physical, mental, and spiritual change. My whole attitude and outlook will change. If I don’t…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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