FOOD FOR THOUGHT- OA/AUGUST 2014

[MajestyJo]

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

You are reading from the book Food for Thought

Planting Seeds

The closer we walk with our Higher Power, the more effective our Twelfth Step work is. We always remember that the best thing we can do for other compulsive overeaters is to maintain our own abstinence. Beyond that, we are given opportunities to spread the word as we go about our daily activities.

Mentioning what OA is doing for us may open the door to a new life for one of our friends. It may be a casual acquaintance or even a stranger who needs to hear about the program. Our instincts can guide us as to the best time and place to share news of our recovery.

Often, we may not know what effect, if any; our witness has had on another person. We may be annoyed if we are unable to "sell" the program to someone we think should have it. The results of our Twelfth Step work are in the hands of our Higher Power, and positive effects may show up long after we have planted a seed.

Show me where I may plant seeds of recovery.

I was told that I had to make sure I planted the seeds in fertile soil. Once they were planted, I could nurture them, but it wasn't up to me, it was their journey, their God, and I had to let, and pray that they will grow into a vessel and channel to carry on the message of recovery to others and in turn, pay it forward by sewing their own seeds.