Sunday December 15th, 2024

Thought of the day   

  "No matter how far we ran, we always carried fear with us.

No matter where we went, our disease followed."

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  For many of us, fear was a constant factor in our lives 

We drank and used because we were afraid to feel emotional or physical pain. 

Our fear of people and situations gave us a convenient excuse to use alcohol and drugs. 

A few of us were so afraid of everything that we were unable even to leave our homes. 

As we stay sober and clean, we replace our fear 

with a belief in the fellowship, the steps, and a Higher Power.

 As this belief grows, our faith in the miracle of recovery 

begins to color all aspects of our lives. 

We start to see ourselves differently. 

The application of spiritual principles helps eliminate fear from our lives.

By refraining from treating other people in harmful or unlawful ways, 

we find we needn't fear how we will be treated in return.

 As we practice love, compassion, understanding, and patience in our relationships, 

we are treated in turn with respect and consideration. 

\We come to believe--not to think, but to believe--

that our Higher Power wants only the best for us. 

No matter what the circumstances, we find we can walk in faith instead of fear.
 

Committment for the Day

   I will no longer need to run from fear and my disease and work the steps.

I will have faith that my Higher Power has only the best in store for me. 

One Day At A Time