“It didn’t take my heart that long; within 15 years after picking up my first drink and drug, my heart and ego were hardened by all of the events that didn’t turn out how I wanted.”

There is so much more to us than our petrified ego. It is the deep wells of the unconscious which I speak of. Sometimes you can see it in dreams. Sometimes you can have an intuitive sense or voice directing you. I find great wisdom in that voice. I ask much of it too. Sometimes in my deepest meditations, I will ask that inner voice, my soul, ‘What would love do?’ It always answers.

Many of us have been plagued with strong feelings of guilt; yet our recovery program tells us to let go. We long for a chance to undo our mistakes. In recovery, we must squarely face our feelings and tell someone about our guilt and shame. Forgiveness, of others and of ourselves, is one of the keys of our spiritual recovery. Opening to God’s love and forgiveness, we open to a spiritual experience. Once we can fully accept God’s forgiveness, we gain the ability to forgive others. Today, I’ll share with another person my guilt and shame, to let go of past mistakes. As I open to God’s love & forgiveness, I embrace the ability to love & be loved.

Meditation for the Day You must always remember that God knows all about your weakness. He hears every cry for mercy, every sign of weakness, every plea for help, every sorrow over failure, every weakness felt and expressed. We only fail when we trust too much in our own strength. Do not feel bad about your weakness. When you are weak, that is when God is strong to help you. Trust God enough, and your weakness will not matter. God is always strong to save. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may learn to lean on God's strength. I pray that I may know that my weakness is God's opportunity.