Meditations on "Wisdom"

Few people are more aware of their need for God’s help to restore them to sanity than recovering addicts.

Many of us have heard the saying, “Good things come to those who wait.

Anyone who has struggled with addiction knows that their body and mind both need healing for there is no peace to be found in either.

Strong people with a true sense of their identity are often the gentlest souls in our community.

In sharing our recovery journey at meetings, we often look at the model of "what life was like in addiction, what happened, and what does life look like now.

In the Big Book of AA, we are advised to use discretion in knowing how much time and attention to give to any one situation in comparison to another situation where someone might benefit in their desire to recover if given more time and support.

Just for today I will try to live in conscious contact with God praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.

For most of us who have come from an unmanageable lifestyle and have chosen a recovery program with community gatherings, the change in our environment is intimidating.

T When we are faced with a recurring problem, we often just want it to be over and done with.

As we seek to live in recovery and face our troubles and challenges, it's easy to become discouraged and feel sorry for ourselves when things appear not to be fair.

When we turned our will and life over to God many of us had hope for a quick turnaround in our lives.

Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.