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bluidkiti · 08-18-2016, 07:47 AM

August 23

Wisdom for Today
Good and bad things happen in recovery. Life is like that. The trick is finding a way to be content, serene, at peace regardless of the cards you are dealt. It would seem easy to do this when things are going well, but it isn’t as easy as it looks. When every thing is great it becomes easy to become grandiose, cocky, or arrogant claiming credit for the good things that are happening.
On the other side of the coin, it is easy to get remorseful, resentful, or on the pity pot when everything is going badly.

Finding the inner calm and serenity requires that we acknowledge God’s handiwork in our lives. When things are good we need to thank God for the blessings and gifts we receive. And when things look the worst, we need to recognize that God’s hand is there to help us along the way. Do I give credit where credit is due?
Meditations for the Heart
The longer I stay clean and sober the more I recognize God’s presence in my life. I have become convinced that nothing I have achieved and nothing I have survived was done without His presence and help. At meetings I not only hear the “Promises” of the program read but I see them become reality in my life and in the lives of many others who walk the walk. Things that used to absolutely baffle me now seem simple because of the 12 steps. It is simple. No one said it would be easy. Have I come to believe that a Power greater than I is working for and with me in my recovery? Do I look for evidence that this is true in my life and in the lives of others?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,

Today let me see the evidence that you are active in my life. Fill me with gratitude and help me remain focused. Walk with me step by step one moment to the next. Help me to encourage others who walk the same path. Let me accept encouragement from others.

Amen

08-18-2016, 07:47 AM	#23
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 75,910	August 23 Wisdom for Today Good and bad things happen in recovery. Life is like that. The trick is finding a way to be content, serene, at peace regardless of the cards you are dealt. It would seem easy to do this when things are going well, but it isn’t as easy as it looks. When every thing is great it becomes easy to become grandiose, cocky, or arrogant claiming credit for the good things that are happening. On the other side of the coin, it is easy to get remorseful, resentful, or on the pity pot when everything is going badly. Finding the inner calm and serenity requires that we acknowledge God’s handiwork in our lives. When things are good we need to thank God for the blessings and gifts we receive. And when things look the worst, we need to recognize that God’s hand is there to help us along the way. Do I give credit where credit is due? Meditations for the Heart The longer I stay clean and sober the more I recognize God’s presence in my life. I have become convinced that nothing I have achieved and nothing I have survived was done without His presence and help. At meetings I not only hear the “Promises” of the program read but I see them become reality in my life and in the lives of many others who walk the walk. Things that used to absolutely baffle me now seem simple because of the 12 steps. It is simple. No one said it would be easy. Have I come to believe that a Power greater than I is working for and with me in my recovery? Do I look for evidence that this is true in my life and in the lives of others? Petitions to my Higher Power God, Today let me see the evidence that you are active in my life. Fill me with gratitude and help me remain focused. Walk with me step by step one moment to the next. Help me to encourage others who walk the same path. Let me accept encouragement from others. Amen __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.