Wisdom For Today - August

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August 25

Wisdom for Today
When I was drinking and using I liked to buy people drinks and turn others on. It made me feel important and accepted. I was using them for my own gain. It helped me hide what I was really feeling. The thought of being helpful to others never occurred to me. At the time helping others seemed like a game, a way to make friends. I really didn’t want friends; I just wanted to hide
behind the mask of self-pleasure.

When I came into the Twelve Step program I found out that helping others was really a way of helping myself. I began to experience genuine happiness and felt needed. I found a new humility in recognizing that I was no different than the people I was helping. I needed there help too. Am I willing to help others?
Meditations for the Heart
In recovery, I have found it necessary to constantly restore my energy and my faith. I have found out that God as I understand Him is the storehouse of this energy. By following His will for me, I have found that not only is life easier, but I am restored. Today, I will work to recognize that I am on a journey and that God provides the direction. I have to walk the path of recovery and God points the way. Along the path He gives me opportunity to help others. Am I willing to follow God’s direction?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,

Today let me walk with you. Show me the way and point the way so that I avoid the pitfalls that may exist along the way. When I am given the opportunity to help others, guide me in a way to truly be helpful. Keep me in your presence.

Amen