God's Plan 11/24 - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

DolphinBlue · 11-24-2003, 07:55 AM

"If onlys" are lonely.
-Morgan Jennings

The circumstances of our lives seldom live up to our expectations or desires. However, in each circumstance we are offered an opportunity for growth or change, a chance for greater understanding of life's heights and pitfalls. Each time we choose to lament what isn't, we close the door on the invitation to a better existence.

We simply don't know just what's best for us. Our vision is limited. Less so today than yesterday, but limited still. The experiences we are offered will fail to satisfy our expectations because we expect so much less than God has planned for us in the days ahead.

We get what we need, in the way of relationships, adventures, joys and sorrows, today and every day. Celebrating what we get and knowing there is good in it eases whatever trial we are undergoing. We are cared for, right now. We need not lament what we think we need. We do have what we need. We will always get what we need, when we need it.

I will breathe deeply and relax. At this moment my every need is being attended to. My life is unfolding exactly as it should.

From the book: "Each Day a New Beginning - Daily Meditations for Women"

Paulie · 11-24-2003, 09:05 AM

The timing of this could not be better. Right now I am having a hard time with a few things in my life that I want that don't have. I have to remember that God has a plan for me and when the time is right it will happen.

Thanks!

**Ann** · 11-24-2003, 10:08 AM

The timing is perfect for me too!!! When I turn things over to God and accept that things are exactly the way they are supposed to be right now, all is well in my world.

When I forget to do that, all Hell breaks loose.

It took me a long time to believe that God had a plan for me, and that it was a special plan and a good plan. The older I get, the more I can look back on the hard times and be grateful for them, because my life today would not be as beautiful had I not endured the dark days too.

I may not ever know what tomorrow will hold, but I take comfort in knowing that He will light my path and show me the way.

Hugs
Ann

11-24-2003, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
DolphinBlue Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 622	God's Plan 11/24 "If onlys" are lonely. -Morgan Jennings The circumstances of our lives seldom live up to our expectations or desires. However, in each circumstance we are offered an opportunity for growth or change, a chance for greater understanding of life's heights and pitfalls. Each time we choose to lament what isn't, we close the door on the invitation to a better existence. We simply don't know just what's best for us. Our vision is limited. Less so today than yesterday, but limited still. The experiences we are offered will fail to satisfy our expectations because we expect so much less than God has planned for us in the days ahead. We get what we need, in the way of relationships, adventures, joys and sorrows, today and every day. Celebrating what we get and knowing there is good in it eases whatever trial we are undergoing. We are cared for, right now. We need not lament what we think we need. We do have what we need. We will always get what we need, when we need it. I will breathe deeply and relax. At this moment my every need is being attended to. My life is unfolding exactly as it should. From the book: "Each Day a New Beginning - Daily Meditations for Women" __________________ It takes both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow.

11-24-2003, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paulie It is what it is!!! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Sobriety Posts: 5,518	The timing of this could not be better. Right now I am having a hard time with a few things in my life that I want that don't have. I have to remember that God has a plan for me and when the time is right it will happen. Thanks! __________________ I know more about how to live than I did yesterday, but not as much as I'll know tomorrow. Today, Ill learn something new~JFT, 1/27/06 The difference between a good day and a bad day, is about 2 days~Ann of SR

11-24-2003, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ann Sharing Our Light Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 15,028	The timing is perfect for me too!!! When I turn things over to God and accept that things are exactly the way they are supposed to be right now, all is well in my world. When I forget to do that, all Hell breaks loose. It took me a long time to believe that God had a plan for me, and that it was a special plan and a good plan. The older I get, the more I can look back on the hard times and be grateful for them, because my life today would not be as beautiful had I not endured the dark days too. I may not ever know what tomorrow will hold, but I take comfort in knowing that He will light my path and show me the way. Hugs Ann __________________ Somewhere between the gator swamp and the Taj Mahal there is a path, it may be hidden, overgrown or may blend in with the other surroundings, but it is there, it's your path and it is calling you.~Frankly~

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