Recovery Meditations: May 12th

WORRY

Don't worry about the world coming to an end today.
It's already tomorrow in Australia.
Charles Schultz


Worry...that's a topic I'm really good at! Since working the Twelve Steps, however, I am beginning to see some things about worry that, hopefully, will soon make it a thing of the past in my life. After all, why should I worry? What has worry ever done for me, except mess up my life?

I am seeing that when I am worrying about something, I have not turned it over to my Higher Power, and I am continuing to act from my own self-will. Or, I did turn it over to my Higher Power, but didn't really trust Him to take care of it, and so I took it back!

I had a breakthrough, just a couple of days ago, concerning worry. I was concerned about a decision my husband and I had to make and it was so far beyond my ability to see into the future that I gave up and prayed for help. Somehow I let go and let God. Suddenly a beautiful stillness and peace came over me. I felt calmer than I had in years ... very calm and still and at peace. I felt completely reassured that God was handling my "decision" and that God was completely competent to do so.

One Day at a Time . . .
I abandon worry. I let go and let God, and enjoy the serenity and peace of trust in God.

~ Lynne T.

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 95% of what we worry about NEVER comes to pass!!!!!! Worrying is Blurrying......you can't stay focused on the NOW when you're consumed with worry about TOMORROW!

  For today, I agree to not worry about tomorrow or yesterday. When I woke up this morning, I           realized how today is a rebirth.........a brand new chance to be ALL that I can BE! A start-over........in every sense of the word.

   For today, I choose to put abstinence on the TOP of my list so that everything else falls into place             BECAUSE of it!

Meditation for the day: Turn out all thoughts of doubt and fear and resentment. Never tolerate them if you can help it. Bar the windows and doors of your mind against them, as you would bar your home against a thief who would steal in to take away your treasures. What greater treasures can you have than faith and courage and love? All these are stolen from you by doubt and fear and resentment. Face each day with peace and hope. They are results of true faith in God. Faith gives you a feeling of protection and safety that you can get in no other way.

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