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Just For Today I Will Be Joyful, Optimistic And Grateful

Monday June 4, 2018

Just for today I will be joyful, optimistic, and grateful.  I will take time to notice the gifts in me, in others, and in my surroundings and let the rest go. 

Early in recovery “JUST FOR TODAY” principles help us maintain sobriety.  While we are not sure we can stay sober for the rest of our lives, we realize we can make a choice that, today we will have a sober and meaningful day.  As we grow in both our sobriety and our relationship with God, we will come to realize that “today” is a gift from God to us.  We are encouraged to enjoy this gift and use it in ways that encourage and bless others.  As we take the opportunities we find within each day to use the talents and abilities that God has given us, we will find joy and fulfillment in communicating with and helping others.

This is the day the Lord has made.  We will rejoice and be glad in it.  (Psalm 118:24 NLT)
It takes some time for us to believe that all our bridges are not burned and there is hope for a meaningful life.  With some help we can get the necessary training we need to be involved in satisfying work.  We never navigate through today’s situations on our own.  God goes ahead of us and prepares the way.  God directs our activities as we listen for His guidance.  God empowers us to do what needs doing as we stretch and learn and develop new abilities. 



I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.  For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.  (Philippians 4:12-13 NLT)
What a relief it is to know that God has a plan for each day of our lives and that He is willing to show it to us, one step at a time.  God will provide everything we need to be successful in that plan regardless of the obstacles that we may encounter along the way.  Just for today each one of us has every reason to be joyful, optimistic and grateful.  



 Prayer: Lord Jesus, I put my hope in you.  You’ve brought me out of the darkness of addiction to live successfully in Your plan for my life.  Help me to keep my focus on what You are doing in me and through me.  Please help me to trust You in all situations, regardless of how I feel.  Today I am joyful, optimistic, and grateful for all You have done for me.  Amen

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