“How has life clean & sober, once feeling like a sentence trapped with a dangerous foe, become a friendly happy place?”

Today, I move beyond the center of my mind & find unity at the core of my being. I discover a state of consciousness within; the more love I give, the more I have. All the experiences and wisdom I have gleaned over a lifetime allow me to walk in freedom; a new peace & a shining model of integrity to all. Today, I give thanks for my freedom, and to pass it on as hope to others.

Adapted from A Deep Breath of Life

I have seen the workings of the unseen God in rooms of recovery all around the world. Miracles of recovery are everywhere in evidence. I now believe that God is in these rooms and in my heart. Today faith is as natural to me, a former agnostic, as breathing, eating and sleeping. The Twelve Steps have helped to change my life in many ways, but none in more effective than the acquisition of a Higher Power.

Adapted from Daily Reflections

Meditation for the Day What is sometimes called by religion, as conversion is often only the discovery of God as a friend in need. What is sometimes called religion is often only the experiencing of the help and strength of God's power in our lives. What is sometimes called holiness is often only the invitation of God to be our Friend. As God becomes your friend, you become a friend to others. We experience true human friendship and from this experience we can imagine what kind of a Great Friend God can be. We believe Him to be a tireless, selfless, all conquering, miracle-working Friend. We can reach out to the Great Friend and figuratively take His hand in ours. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may think of God as a Great Friend in need. I pray that I may go along with Him.

Adapted from Twenty-Four Hours a Day© 1975 by Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved.