Wisdom For Today - April

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April 8

Wisdom for Today
One of the promises of the program states, "We will intuitively know how to handle problems which used to baffle us." Well, I am not sure how intuitive I am; but I do know that the Twelve Step program has indeed taught me a better way to understand my problems and my role in them. I have learned many new habits in the program. I know that I have choices today that I did not have before. I can ask for help. I can get feedback from others in the program. I do not need to overreact or under react to the problems that come up in my life. I can deal with each new issue or concern as it arises. I can turn things over to my Higher Power.
One thing is for sure; as each new twenty-four hours pass, I gain new insights and new ideas. I find that I do not need to run from my problems. I do not need to isolate. I do not need to use alcohol or drugs to escape. I can stand firm and know that with the help of the program, I will be able to deal with problems that come up in my life. I no longer need to let fear, sorrow, anger and frustration, or loss lead me into trouble. I do not need to try so hard anymore, because I have come to trust that the program works. Am I finding it easier to deal with problems now?
Meditations for the Heart
Daily we learn lessons in recovery. God provides us with many opportunities to learn new insights, new behaviors, new habits and new ways of thinking. Recovery helps to change our faulty belief systems. Perhaps one of the more difficult lessons I have had to learn is to remain calm in the middle of life's storms. Yet regardless of the events that take place in our lives, God's command and promise are the same. "Fear not, for I am with you always." Learning to trust in His power is a task that we all face. When I am stressed out by life, I need to remember to stay calm. When troubles come into my day, I need to remember to stay calm. I need to remember that He is with me every step of the way. I need to trust in His Power. I need to trust in His wisdom. I need to trust in His understanding and in His grace. Do I remain calm in the storm?
Petitions to my Higher Power
God,
I do not know what this day has in store for me. Bit I do know that whatever life brings my way, I can trust that You are with me. Help me to remain calm in the difficulties I may face. Let me reach out to others and ask for their guidance and help. Let me also be of service in the things I do this day. Let me follow after You, because You know where best to lead.
Amen.