“Dave, there’s a lot more letting go involved than I signed up for!”

Anything you hate is teaching you unconditional love. Anything you fear is teaching you courage to overcome your fear. Anything you can’t control is teaching you how to let go. “Let today be a day where you take nothing for granted. For life is fleeting, fragile and precious, and can change on a whim. Today, say all the things you really want to say to your loved ones; say the things you would regret should they pass on & your words remain unspoken. Rejoice, for you and they are alive today – and should you or they pass on to unknown shores, rejoice even more, for you have a wonderful love story to tell.'"

Meditation for the Day Prayer is of many kinds, but of whatever kind, prayer is the linking up of the soul and mind to God. So, if prayer is only a glance of faith, a look or a word of love, or just a feeling of confidence in the goodness and purpose in the universe, still the result of that prayer is added strength to meet all temptations and to overcome them. Even if no supplication is expressed, all the supply of strength that is necessary is secured, because the soul, being linked and united to God, receives from Him all spiritual help needed. The soul, when in its human body, still needs the things belonging to its heavenly habitation. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may be taught how to pray. I pray that I may be linked through prayer to the mind and will of God.

Adapted from Twenty-Four Hours a Day© 1975 by Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved.