Thought for the Day| Meditations on Hope and Acceptance
Leap Essence’s Thought for the Day is a daily meditation for those in recovery or dealing with addiction to alcohol or drugs.
Check in with us every morning to read a new passage and find your inspiration for the day.
Prayer eases our minds.
When we’re struggling, we often resist simply praying and trusting that things will work out. We feel like we need to take action, to fix the problem ourselves. Just praying can seem too passive. Most of us are no strangers to prayer.
Before joining a Twelve Step program, we prayed constantly for the alcoholic in our lives: “Please, God, make them stop drinking.” “Please, God, get them home safely.” “Please, God, don’t let them embarrass us.” But now, we’re learning to pray differently—not to change others, but to understand God’s will for us.
With time, and through the guidance of friends and sponsors, we start to trust that when the time is right, change will happen as it’s meant to. Prayer still helps—especially in calming our minds—but the timing of change isn’t up to us. And that’s okay.
Today’s Affirmation:
It’s natural to want to know God’s will for everyone, but I’ll be grateful to know it just for myself. In the quiet of my mind, I’ll know.
Since 1954, A Life of My Own has been a key resource for alcoholics in recovery worldwide, with over nine million copies in print. This revised “little book” offers daily reflections, meditations, and prayers to support a clean and sober life, with practical spiritual guidance for everyday living.
Karen Casey is also the author of Each Day a New Beginning, she has spent over 20 years speaking on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth. Her own recovery from addiction started in Twelve Step groups more than 30 years ago, and she’s passionate about helping others in those same groups.
This summary is not a substitute for the original book; all quotes are paraphrased and credited to the author and publisher. Thank you.
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