~God's Plan~ 8/13/03

[DolphinBlue]

Anything forced into manifestation through personal will is always "ill got" and has "ever bad success."

- Florence Scovel Shinn

The main thrust of our recovery is to attune ourselves to God's will, struggling no longer to impose our own. The pain we've endured in past years was often of our own making. We controlled situations until we managed to force the outcome we desired, only to realize it didn't offer happiness. It was, instead, a bitter ending to the struggle.

When we want something or someone to play by our rules, we can expect barriers. And when the barriers don't give way with a gentle push, we should consider it a clue that we are off course. When we want what God wants for us, the barriers, if any, will fall away.

What God wants for us at every moment is growth and happiness. When we step away from our ego and develop a selfless posture toward life, we'll find serenity in the midst of any turmoil. Serenity is God's promise. When we get in line with God's will, we'll find peace.

I will know God's will if I will listen to my inner voice. I will do what feels right, and peace will be my reward.

[2stop]

Thank you for this post today Amy!! I have been having the most miserable week.seems like nothing is going the way it "should"!! Time to Let Go and Let God!!!!

[SkyIsFalling42]

I will know God's will if I will listen to my inner voice. I will do what feels right, and peace will be my reward

This is so beautiful for me to think about..it is one of my new goals in my life.

Thank you so much for posting this.

[Paulie]

I love these morning readings.

My inner voice, I swear sometimes I can hear it so loud, but even then sometimes I ignore it cause...I know best - yeah right. Every single time I follow it - the outcome works! it is amazing. Why do I not follow it al the time, as my sponsor says...cause I am human and I make mistakes.