“I never realized how numb I had become.”

Feelings of revenge and resentment, even when justified, have a way of poisoning the angry one, both mentally and spiritually. In recovery, we find it best to turn these feelings over to our Higher Power. And we talk to a trusted friend, and ask their advice to help us let go of situations and people we are angry with. Today, when I feel angry, whether justified or not, I pray to go to any lengths to turn it over, to continue on my journey in love; to be happy, joyous and free.

In our lives, we usually cannot choose the challenges that face us. Now in recovery, we can choose the best paths to approach them. One path may be a negative attitude. It may feel safe & predictable, yet keeps us cut off from others. Another path may be filled with self-indulgent pleasures, with no real progress in a forward direction. Another path may be hard and include risks, but allows us to be in contact with others and to appreciate the beauty along the way. When facing challenges, we can make positive choices about our attitudes. We discover new freedoms to become the kind of people we're meant to be. Today, God, help me stay grounded in You; to walk forward filled with Faith and Love, rather than filled with self-doubts and fears.

You are God's servant. Serve Him cheerfully and readily. Nobody likes a servant who avoids extra work, who complains about being called from one task to do one less enjoyable. A master would feel ill served by such a servant. But is that not how you so often serve God? View your day's work in this light. Try to do your day's work the way you believe God wants you to do it, never shirking any responsibility, and often going out of your way to be of service. I pray that I may be a good servant. I pray that I may be willing to go out of my way to be of service.