Halfway Is Better Than Half Measures
Although we know that "half measures avail us nothing," it's also wonderful to have the promise that, "if we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are halfway through". (Big Book, pg 83-84)
We are not required to live a perfect life, just to make a sincere effort to do things God’s way. As we do, we will experience that Big Book promise. The promises God makes will also be fulfilled, some quickly, and others more slowly, but in His perfect timing. In addition, when the going gets tough, the experience strength and hope that others share will encourage us and give us hope.
This is the reason we do not give up. Our human body is wearing out. But our spirits are getting stronger every day. The little troubles we suffer now for a short time are making us ready for the great things God is going to give us forever. We do not look at the things that can be seen. We look at the things that cannot be seen. The things that can be seen will come to an end. But the things that cannot be seen will last forever. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NLV)
The significant changes in our being take place deep within our souls where we are unable to see them. Our part is to consciously give ourselves over to the care of God and follow the established principles that have worked for many who have walked this path before us. It is only as time passes that we notice things have changed in ways that amaze us. We find peace and stability that we never knew before. Solutions to problems present themselves. We become more and more conscious of God being with us and supporting us each step of the way.
Thankfully we don’t have to wait until Step 12 has been completed to experience all these wonderful gifts. Most of the time, when we commit to doing the next right thing, we will notice that change in us has already taken place.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I’m so grateful that You are with me today, working change in the deep places of my soul as I follow Your ways wholeheartedly. Please help me to constantly live in hope and bravely do the next right thing in each situation I encounter. Amen
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