“But now in sobriety, you can decide which ones to ride!””

Our task for this day is to be honest with ourselves, to be respectful to others, and to stay open to our Higher Power. We are changing internally; circumstances around us are changing too. We remain hopeful for the future, because outcomes are in the hands of God. I cannot predict the direction of my growth. Just for today, I will simply remain true to myself, and stay open for surprises.

The greatest relief we can obtain is available when we touch the ultimate, which is the total, unconditional surrender to God. When the wave knows that its ground of being is water, it overcomes all fear and sorrow. The moment we surrender our entire being to God, all of our fears vanish.

God does not interfere with the working of natural laws. The laws of nature are unchangeable; otherwise we could not depend on them. As far as natural laws are concerned, God makes no distinction between good and bad people. Sickness or death may strike anywhere. But spiritual laws are made to be obeyed. Our choice of good or evil depends whether we go upward to true success and victory in life, or downward to loss and defeat. Just for today, I pray that I may choose the way of the spiritual life. I pray that I may live today with faith and hope and love.