CarolD

*~*~*~*~*^Daily Reflections^*~*~*~*~*

"WE ASKED HIS PROTECTION"

We asked His protection and care with complete abandon.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 59

I could not manage life alone. I had tried that road and failed.
My "ultimate sin" dragged me down to the lowest level I have ever
reached and, unable even to function, I accepted the fact that I
desperately needed help. I stopped fighting and surrendered entirely
to God.
Only then did I start growing! God forgave me. A Higher Power had to
have saved me, because the doctors doubted that I would survive. I
have forgiven myself now and I enjoy a freedom I have never before
experienced. I've opened my heart and mind to Him. The more I learn,
the less I know -- a humbling fact -- but I sincerely want to keep
growing. I enjoy serenity, but only when I entrust my life totally
to God. As long as I am honest with myself and ask for His help, I
can maintain this rewarding existence.

Just for today, I strive to live His will for me -- soberly.
I thank God that today I can choose not to drink.
Today, life is beautiful!


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