One Day at a Time
as we discovered we could face life successfully,
as we became conscious of His presence,
we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter.
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
I refuse to be frightened to the point of missing the opportunities my Higher Power has provided for me. I won't hurt myself by avoiding being hurt. That's what I do when I avoid risks because I'm afraid the outcome will be painful.
When I'm engulfed in fear, I am not trusting my Higher Power. When I look back, hasn't He done for me what I couldn't do for myself? Can I name those times? Possibly a doomed relationship I couldn't end and God ended for me by having the other person walk away? Maybe a financial crisis that was suddenly alleviated from an unexpected source? How about the ability to detach from a loved one's issues without feeling responsible for "fixing" everything or taking their struggles personally?
Today I will be grateful for even the painful times because, sometimes, they are the lesser of two hurts--the easiest being when God steps in to protect me and the hardest being when my will prevents me from letting go of something that isn't good for me.
One day at a time...
I will trust my Higher Power and know that where I am today is right where I need to be. I don't have to have all the answers.
~ Sandee S. ~
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