Just For Today Notice The Gifts

I will take time to notice the gifts in me, in others, and in my surroundings and let the rest go.

Brothers and sisters, continue to think about what is good and worthy of praise. Think about what is true and honorable and right and pure and beautiful and respected.  (Philippians 4:8 ERV)

Both in the Bible and in the “12 Promises of AA” we are encouraged to trust that as we build our lives on the unfailing love of God and maintain our sobriety, we will notice certain gifts coming alive in us.  They include experiencing new freedom and joy in life; seeing how our experience can benefit others; shifting from self-seeking to interest in others; growing in the ability to handle situations that used to baffle us.  The best gift is saved for the last, we will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.

While it is necessary to maintain an inventory around our character defects so we don't slip into destructive attitudes and behaviour, it's also strengthening and life-giving to pay attention to what is changing and growing and becoming beautiful in our minds and hearts. 

God chose you to be his people. You are royal priests. You are a holy nation. You are God’s special treasure. You are all these things so that you can give him praise. God brought you out of darkness into his wonderful light.  (1 Peter 2:9 NIRV)

Prayer:  Thank you God for the many gifts I’ve already experienced in this life with You in recovery.  Help me to notice even more today.  Amen

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