“Recovery is a thawing out, a defrost of many emotions frozen and blocked by years of drugs and alcohol use.”

“Anger is a human emotion that gets us in touch with our energy and our vitality. Expressing anger does not have to be abusive or rejecting. It can mean we care enough to be fully involved, and that we will not leave after we express it. We can learn to hear others in their anger rather than attempt to control or evade their message. In the process we are invigorated and feel healthier because we are claiming a larger part of our humanity. Today, I will first be honest with myself about my angry feelings. Then I will turn to You, to help me find respectful ways to express them.”

“The word intimacy is built on ‘into me see.’ If you want more intimacy in your life, let others see into you more, and let them know that you can see into them. Then, meaningful communication will not be resigned to a few scraps, but will nourish you like a rich banquet and a fuller life. Today, God, penetrate my heart in my communications with others; to join intimately with my beloveds and with You.”

Meditation for the Day “Life is all a preparation for something better to come. God has a plan for your life and it will work out, if you try to do His will. God has things planned for you, far beyond what you can imagine now. But you must prepare yourself so that you will be ready for the better things to come. Now is the time for discipline and prayer. The time of expression will come later. Life can be flooded through and through with joy and gladness. So prepare yourself for those better things to come. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may prepare myself for better things that God has in store for me. I pray that I may trust God for the future.”