“Haven, what a great word.”

Three readings. A song that says the rest. And inspiration for whatever this day is here to teach.

A lone surfer riding inside a great curling wave

Read — the readings that opened the day

Richard Rohr Daily Meditations

Richard Rohr

“Sustained contact with our Inner Source allows us to become living examples of true, humble, and confident power. This Source of power has to be good, loving, and empowering; not something that is the result of our ambition or greed. A truly spiritual, whole and holy individual is a very powerful person. If we don’t embrace and name the Source of power, we will be content with the bad. Today, I’ll take time to connect with my true source of power; to give thanks for the gifts of love, grace and forgiveness and to practice those gifts in my own life.”

Adapted from Richard Rohr Daily Meditations

Touchstones Daily Meditations

“Our Higher Power speaks to us in a quiet, subtle voice, which can easily be ignored until we learn to listen. It takes courage to listen to this inner voice. When we listen, we develop a relationship that is a strong force moving us into recovery. We are still powerless over many things, but we can make active choices in how we will grow and how we will respond. Today, help me listen to & be guided in my thoughts & actions by my Inner Voice.”

Adapted from Touchstones Daily Meditations

Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Meditation for the Day “Human beings, in their troubles and difficulties, need nothing so much as a refuge, a place to relax where they can lay down their burdens and get relief. Say to yourself: ‘God is my refuge.’ Repeat it until its truth sinks into your very soul. Say it until you know it and are sure of it. If God is truly your refuge nothing can seriously upset you or make you afraid. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may go to God as a refuge until my fear goes; until a new peace & security come. I pray that I may feel deeply secure in the Haven of His spirit.”

Reflect — Steve L.'s own words

Driving to dinner last night to meet friends, Gail and I passed a treatment center called Haven Health. Haven, what a great word.

The sense of ease, comfort, security, and the detachment from my worries and cares came the first time I drank. It was magical.

It was a safe haven, one that was so comforting I said to myself, “Hallelujah; I’m going to do this every time I get uptight!”

What started out with a glass of purple passion morphed into a habit of daily drinking & using that quit giving me comfort.

Bewildered, I came to you, and, at first, looking around, wondered if this was a mistake! Yet, faced with the terror of returning to drinking and drugs. I kept coming back, Slowly, very slowly, you strange people, meeting halls and coffee shops became my haven for what I went to any lengths to get before. And 42 years later, you offer me the same solution and safe haven, with love, fellowship & purpose. Hallelujah!!