Daily Recovery Blog
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
"I can't do His will my way." - Starr S.
WE MADE A DECISIONIt is nice that they chose to use the word "We" to start our
steps. It was comforting to know that I wasn't alone in this;
that others were with me. I was taught that a decision only
implies action. A decision has nothing to do with taking action.
It is the preparation for the action. The question was put to me:
"If 3 frogs were on a log, and 2 of them decided to jump off,
how many would be left?" My answer was 1. I knew my math. My
sponsor said I was wrong. 3 would be left; they only decided to
jump. This caused me to begin thinking about the steps on a more
serious level. I was staying clean. I wanted to feel better. I
was not certain how making a decision to turn my will over would
help me to recover. It took some willingness on my part to
develop the strength to listen with my heart. My head was ready
to take over my life. My sponsor said it would be better to slow
down and let God catch up with me. On his suggestion and
experience I made the decision.
"The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice". -
George Eliot
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
"If the word GOD chases you away, the drugs will bring you
back."- Father Ernie
G.O.D. a.k.a. GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTIONThe God word may cause some addicts to believe this is a
religious program. I was so lost from using drugs; the word God
didn't upset me at all. I was told, if it did, I could use "good
orderly direction" or "group of druggies" to substitute for it. I
had decided I wanted to be clean before I ever read the 3rd step.
My sponsor shared a simple prayer with me that I loved. "Let me,
Let You, Help me." It was the truly godsend. First of all, I
could remember it. It also made me feel better. It was oddly
comforting to me. I like having a practical plan of action, so I
started my day with it. I felt sincere with this prayer, whereas
other prayers seemed awkward or silly; this prayer fit me. In the
morning this prayer was helping me to condition my spirit. I was
an addict. I needed help. I asked for help. I called my sponsor.
I went to a meeting. I did my best to be honest. I was finally
following direction - Good orderly direction.
"All you have to do is know where you’re going. The answers will
come to you on their own accord." - Earl Nightingale
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