Food For Thought-daily meditations 05-26

[Pony]

Miracles


OA testifies to the occurence of miracles in our daily lives. The physical, emotinal, and spiritual changes that take place in those who sincerely practice the program are truly miraculous. Our stories witness to the Power that is available to change lives and produce new people.

These miracles, however, ususally ahpen slowly. It tool most of us many years to blow our bodies and minds out of shape by eating too much of the wrong kind of food and bythinking too many of the wrong kinds of thoughts. The miracle of recovery does not happen overnight.

To try OA with the idea of shedding a few extra pounds in time for bathing suit season is to miss the mark. It was lack of self-knowledge and spiritual insight that got us out of shape, and only dedicated, long-term work and commitment to the OA principles will produce the miraclous change we all desire.

Miracles do happen, but the ground needs to be carefully prepared and the new growth nurtured daily.


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May I be willing to prepare myself for Your miracle.

[Nina Kay]

Pony,
I have had so many miracles take place in my daily life also. But with the weight loss & compulsive eating, I haven't yet been willing to stay with the program steadily or commited enough to see these miracles happen. I do hope that my God will give me the willingness that I need to be steadily commited to my recovery in this area of my daily life. Thank you for posting these & letting me comment. It helps me to put this in writing & to know that I'm sharing with others; my experience, strength & hope, even just a little.

[Pony]

I am glad that you like these and share your comments. Keep on doing so. I love to read them. I just havent' felt much like saying anything lately.

[Nina Kay]

Pony,
It's okay, if you don't say anything. I really don't expect you to. Just take care of yourself. Thanks for your service in posting these. {{{HUGS}}}