Daily Reprieve - November

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November 3

START FRESH

"Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh! Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work." Psalm 19:13 (The Message)

"Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 58

For what it's worth: For years alcohol gave me the false courage to believe I was in charge. Down deep inside, however, I knew I was incapable. Both were stupid, old ideas I had to let go. But how? I received the answer in Alcoholics Anonymous: with God's help, don't drink, go to meetings, and live the Twelve Steps to the best of my ability one day at a time. First, I had to surrender, "let go absolutely". This became possible only after I had suffered long enough from trying to control myself and others. Even today, I am not cured. I continue to struggle with this. This is why I like the idea of cleaning the slate and starting the day fresh. When I ask, I am grateful my Heavenly Father is always so willing to help.

God bless you,
Joe W.