Daily Reprieve - April

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April 11

LIGHTEN THE LOAD

“We constantly remind ourselves we are no longer running the show, humbly saying to ourselves many times each day "Thy will be done." We are then in much less danger of excitement, fear, anger, worry, self-pity, or foolish decisions. We become much more efficient. We do not tire so easily, for we are not burning up energy foolishly as we did when we were trying to arrange life to suit ourselves.” Alcoholics Anonymous, page 87 & 88

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

For what it’s worth: My insanity insisted God despised me for all the God-given opportunities I had wrecked, so I was not coming to Him for anything. Alcoholism, however, created near-death agony that demanded relief, driving me to Alcoholics Anonymous. It was there I found a merciful Higher Power I could go to who would not judge me harshly. Instead, He heard my pleas for help, rescued me, and placed me on a path of proven success, walking with dear friends up Twelve Steps to a spiritual place of peace where He runs the show and we can rest. Most importantly, God Himself walks with me each day on this path with Twelve Steps, lightening my load, whispering words of hope, reminding me I can trust that He loves me and will never let me down.

God bless you!
Joe W.