For Today: March 4th

For Today: March 4^th

Those undeserved joys which come uncalled and make us more pleased than grateful are the ones that sing.

Henry David Thoreau

It is a sudden pleasant turn of events, a delightful surprise that makes me know again that God works in mysterious ways. In times of despair, a friend happens to call. When I’m shopping for just the right gift, a totally unexpected suggestion presents itself. What I need most comes my way, but in a different, and far better, form than I could have imagined. Again and again I see the work of a Higher Power in my life. God’s way is smooth and uncluttered. It is my will that is the stumbling block. When I overcome my need to control every event, every minute, my day is an adventure. Who knows what undeserved joys will come my way?

For Today: I do not have to think about tomorrow or yesterday or brood about how things should be. God is directing this show, and I don’t want to miss my cue.

I find this reading to be SO true! When I am abstinent and giving control of my life over to God, all sorts of unexpected joys seem to find ME, especially when I don’t expect it. Expectations breed resentments; this I’ve learned in OA as well. When I keep my mind free & clear & ready to accept whatever comes my way, many joyous events unfold before me. I am able, then, to find pleasure in simple things …. I don’t need fancy or excessive to feel happiness….simple works even better! Suddenly, I am able to appreciate things I had never before taken the time TO notice; the beauty of the clouds, the smile of a small child.

When I stay open to hear God’s message for me, it comes in loud & clear! When I face a problem, I can turn it over to Him & through prayer & conscious contact with God, the answer to my dilemma will present itself. This is God speaking to me…..I feel that in my heart.

For today, I pray that I may see God’s meaning in my life. I pray that I may gladly accept what God has to teach me.