I thought that Gratitude would be a wonderful subject to share on. WHY? Well, Let's see how many things has God done for me. For God has not given me a Spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. Because of that when I pray he directs my path as long as it is in line with his will.
This last year my husband lost 2 jobs, he has Diabetes 2, has had cancer and a finger amputated, I am on disability and have been for many years, my health has crippled me and the pain has been so bad that I can't move without screaming. My Son is out in the world living the opposite of how he should be.
But, in all this we are so blessed and very Grateful. Do you know WHY? My husband got another job. He was fired again but he got another job after that one. All my life I have learned how to live with plenty and I have learned to live in want. God tells us Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and Thank him for all he has done.
As long as I am Clean and Sober I can do God's will and help others. If I don't remember to stay Grateful for God and my Sobriety I am useless.
Hi Pam!! Thanks for the heartfelt post today. A little reminder of how GOOD it is to be in God's Will and Care is a great thing to wake up to for me this morning. My alcoholic nature is to swell on the negatives, but God through AA has helped me to see the light, so to speak.
I am touched to hear of all that you and your husband have made it through with His help and encouragement, and faithfulness to you. My day is going to be brighter, because of your positive share today. Thanks for that. Joni
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Good morning all Thanks for the reminder! I too, no matter how crappy I can feel, have been filled with a grateful heart! So many blessings have been bestowed upon me! Thanks to m HP!!!!!
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. "
OK, time for me to show some gratitude, as I got my complaining out on your post, Lani.
Lesseee..........
I am SOBER SOBER SOBER today..... I give a crap about others today.......... we are able to make ends meet in this rough economy..... oh yah, i have a surprise 6 days off...... (YYYAAAAYYY!!!!) I have tons of meetings to attend in the coming week since I will not be at work..... I just graduated from college, which I could never do in 10+ years of drinking and drugging..... (now I get to pay off my 30k in school loans... lol) I am losing weight from being on my feet again all the time...... My dad is healthy and happy with his lady firend of 10 years.... There is an Emotional Sobriety Weekend Workshop coming up in August here that I am really excited baout..... I said my prayers this morning and did not beat myself up today about anything... I no longer panic when I wake up in the morning..... I could go on and on..... God Loves me, I am convinced of it!!!
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~~"It's hard to be hateful when you're grateful."~~
