Daily Missives

Getting sober does not take intelligence, drive, inspiration, or wisdom.  Getting sober takes desperation, humility, willingness, and surrender. To live sober, I must keep these in mind.  My pride and my ego want me to think that “I” got myself sober.  God saved my tortured soul. I owe everything to God.   God, please help…

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“Would-a”, “Could-a”,  “Should-a”… My life’s choices have brought me to where I am right now. It’s my destiny. I am right where I am supposed to be, whether I like it or not. I had better get used to liking my life because it’s the only one I’ve got. Every day is a chance for…

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“Just one more. It’s ok.” I can’t count how many times I said that when I was using and drinking. I was addicted to “more”. Even when I knew I shouldn’t, I couldn’t help it. Now I realize that “Just one more” will free the beast within me that wants me to suffer and die.…

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Everything I do, God sees. That includes everything.   God, please help me to be ok today. Thank You. Amen.

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It seems that the world is pretty disturbed. It’s hard to not notice. It’s hard to not let it affect me. I need to remember that everyone is going through something. Some have it tougher than others. I can either be part of the problem or part of the solution. I need to treat others…

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I cannot carry around worry about tomorrow, it will get here soon enough.  Worry interferes with my ability to clearly see my purpose for today. If I take care of today, tomorrow will take care of itself – tomorrow. God, please stay close to me today and help me to stay close to you.  …

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Sometimes I get frustrated with God when things take too long to materialize for me. Sometimes I get frustrated with God when things happen too soon for me. I’m easily pleased when things go “my way”. It’s plain to see that I get frustrated when my will does not align with God’s Will. God is…

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I believe that the measure of a person is how they treat others. Each one of us has the ability to show and receive love, kindness, and compassion towards others. Those are the characteristics we will be appreciated and remembered for. Those are the characteristics that God wants for us. God remembers and rewards us…

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Alcoholism is a soul-eating disease. The disease is detected through excessive use of alcohol. It is self-diagnosed. Until I admit that I am alcoholic, no treatment will relieve my alcoholism. The treatment entails removal of the alcohol followed by practicing a series of specific steps. My alcoholism never goes away and requires daily care. The…

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If I don’t pay attention to my attitudes, my old ways of being will return. I am not immune from being a “jerk”. I have done a lot of work to try and change the ways that I think, feel, and act. God has removed my shortcomings as He sees fit. I have to work…

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