I’ve been sober several years, kept that way by submitting my natural will to the Higher Power and that is all there is to it. That submission wasn’t just a single act, however. It became a daily duty; it had to be that. Daily I am renewed in strength and I have never come to the point where I have wanted to say, “Thanks, God, I think I can paddle my own canoe now,” for which I am thankful….
I have been fortunate to be surrounded with friends ever ready to help, but I firmly believe any man can get the same result if he will sincerely work at it God’s way. ~ The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. 1st and Second editions “The Salesman” Kindle Edition.
That submission wasn’t just a single act, however.
It became a daily duty; it had to be that.
I’ve struggled for years in Recovery
from compulsive overeating. Seventeen months ago
I truly committed myself to a food plan
that has proven to be transformative.
Despite unbelievable proof of it’s efficacy,
I’ve struggled the past two weeks,
failing to eat as planned most days.
I know how to do this.
I need multiple times daily
to aver, “I can’t, God can, I’ll let God!”
So far, so good, today. Thanks, God!
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