Thought for the Day| Meditations on Hope and Acceptance
Leap Essence’s Thought for the Day offers daily meditations for people in recovery or affected by addiction to alcohol or other drugs.
Browse daily passages to find your inspiration for the day.
Our Higher Power is in charge.
It’s such a relief when we stop trying to control everything, once we figure out how. Like with any new habit, it takes practice. In this case, we practice giving people and situations over to God.
At first, our instinct will always be to take control, because we’ve been doing it for so long. No wonder we felt stressed out! We were trying to make sure others acted the way we thought they should, but often God or they had other plans. When we let God take the lead, we free up a lot of time. We can focus on what we need to do today and use the extra time to pray for others. The best part? We end the day feeling calm, peaceful, and rested.
Today’s Affirmation:
I will enjoy the sanity of letting God take care of other people today. I’ll just take care of myself.
Since 1954, A Life Of My Own has been a stable force in the recovery of many alcoholics worldwide. With over nine million copies in print (the original text has been revised), this “little book” offers daily thoughts, meditations, and prayers for living a clean and sober life. It is a spiritual resource with practical applications in our daily lives.
Karen Casey is also the best-selling author of Each Day a New Beginning, a daily meditation for Women. She has spoken on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth for more than twenty years. Casey is passionate about helping others in the Twelve Step support groups, where her own recovery from addiction began more than three decades ago.
This summary is not intended to replace the original book; all quotes are credited to the author mentioned above and the publisher. Thank you.
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