“Once again, the 9th Step promises had come true, all of them, in just the last 24 hours!”

Every person, creature, plant and object can be an opportunity to encounter something of the Divine Presence in the world. The more we cultivate intimacy with the natural world, the more we discover God’s incarnate presence. Our senses come alive to the holiness of all things. God’s holiness is everywhere. Today, I ask You to reveal how alive Your spirit is in everything surrounding me.

After a session of meditation, I felt quieter inside, more willing to discard little irritations. I appreciated my sense of humor. One of the greatest rewards is experiencing the sheer pleasure of belonging to the creative flow of God’s world. How wonderful it is that prayer and meditation are written directly into our 12 Step program; a truly spiritual way of life.

Our difficulties and troubles are not intended to arrest our progress in the spiritual life. Whatever we face, we must either overcome it or use it to build our strength and increase our faith. In faith, I will let nothing daunt me for long, nor allow any difficulty to overcome or conquer me. God's strength has been, and always will be there, waiting for us to use it. Nothing can be too great to be overcome, or if not overcome, used for me to grow. Today, I pray that I may know that there can be no failure with God. I pray that with His help I may live a more victorious life.