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December 12, 2016

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Trying to pray is the same thing as praying.

 

I didnt pray or meditate much before I got sober.  If I did pray, it was either to keep me from getting into trouble, or to get me out of the trouble my selfish or self-seeking behavior got me into.  As far as meditation went, my mind was way too busy for that.  Besides, I had parties to go to.  As my life spun out of control, I had very little tools to help me deal with the emptiness and desperation I felt most of the time.  Finally, alone and afraid, I reached the bottom of my life, and thats when I finally surrendered.  
When I began attending meetings, I heard a lot about prayer and meditation.  I thought I was screwed because I didnt know how to do either one.  My sponsor was very patient with me and told me to just start by talking to God.  When I told him how angry I was with Him for letting my life get so bad, he encouraged me to tell God about it.  He told me that God could handle anything I might say to Him.  So I did.  I yelled and cursed and told God off.  When I sheepishly told my sponsor some of the things I had been telling God, he smiled and said, At least youre finally talking to Him.  And thats when I began to get better.
Today I know that God doesnt care how you talk to Him, only that you are talking to Him.  My awkward attempts at prayer counted, too, because at least I was praying.  And each time I tried to meditate for a minute or fifteen minutes I still felt better because finally I was meditating.  Today I know that any effort I make to connect with God is rewarded because God is always there, always listening.  
Today I know that trying to pray is the same thing as praying.  
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Selfish, self-seeking behavior...hmmm...I can relate

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