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August 27

Wisdom for Today
When I was most action in my addiction to alcohol and drugs, I would joke around and tell others and myself that I liked being “abnormal.” Being normal was not something I desired. This was a part of my own denial and dishonesty with myself. As my disease progresses I became more and more abnormal. It became quite frightening.

When I started the recovery process, not drinking or using seemed abnormal to me. As time went by recovery began to seem more and more normal to me. I began to enjoy life, even when there were bumps in the road. I found a healthy humility that provided me with courage and wisdom I did not know I had. Do I believe that being “normal” is okay?
Meditations for the Heart
In recovery I have been given many gifts. I have also experienced some difficult situations. Over time I have learned that all things I experience in life are for me to draw in closer contact with my Higher Power. When I experience the good things in life and receive the “gifts” of recovery, I need to have gratitude for the Grace that my Higher Power has offered me. When I am walking through great struggles, and there are those, I need to know that my Higher Power is right there with me each step of the way. In these times He provides me with strength, courage, and wisdom. The very things I need most in my struggle. Do I live life as an example to others? Do I express gratitude for the help I receive?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,

Sometimes I forget to be grateful for all that you have done in my life. I know that I would not even be in this world had you not protected me from myself. Let me be reminded of all that you do in my life today. Help me to trust that you will continue to help me when I need it.

Amen