Who cares to admit complete defeat?
Practically no one, of course.
Every natural instinct cries out against the idea of
personal powerlessness.
It is truly awful to admit that, glass in hand,
we have warped our minds
into such an obsession for destructive drinking
that only an act of Providence can remove it from us.
- Bill W.
We surrender to win.
K I S S = Keep It Simple, Surrender.
I'm Cheryl an alcoholic.
My powerlessness reminds me every day that my Higher Power is there for me. That reminder brings me joy, grace and peace. I know it consumes me when I see the positive response from those around me ... my family, grocery clerks, work partners. People treat me better, because I treat myself better. My powerlessness has given me a gift that I can receive from others. I am with you. My heaven is here on earth today because of genuine relationships that I have. I didn't have them before my surrender, and I thought I could control everyone and everything. I have found so much peace in knowing that I am powerless. God will take my hand and show me the light ... the inner light of myself and those around me. Control takes that light away, now I know. God bless the light that shines in you and me today.
Thanks for letting me share.
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