Some of us have felt so alienated that we've forgotten we're not alone. We've come to believe that we have to do it ourselves. Some of us have been abandoned. Some have gone without love. Some of us have gotten used to people never being there for us. Some of us have struggled, had hard lessons to learn.
God's there, always ready to help. There is an ample supply of people to care about us too. We will, if we want it, receive love and support, comfort and nurturing. If we take the risk to ask for it, help is there. We can draw on the strength of our recovery group and allow ourselves to be helped and supported by our Higher Power. Friends will come, good friends.
We aren't alone. And we don't have to do it ourselves. We're not doing it ourselves. There is no shortage of love. Not anymore.
Today, God, help me let go of my need to do it alone and my belief that I am alone. Help me tap into Your Divine Power and Presence, and your resources for love, support, and friendship. Open my eyes and heart so I can see the love, help, and support that's there for me. Help me know I am loved.
From The Language of Letting Go
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Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. ~Dr. Seuss
"Today, God, help me let go of my need to do it alone and my belief that I am alone. Help me tap into Your Divine Power and Presence, and your resources for love, support, and friendship. Open my eyes and heart so I can see the love, help, and support that's there for me. Help me know I am loved."
Quetzal, that is a lovely sentiment. We have each unique problems and struggles in our lives. But we share the human bond. There is a need for us to help one another.
I know that there have been times in my life where I was afraid to ask for help, although surrounded by many potentials...Just could not allow myself that opportunity. To this day, I don't know why. But sure think it would have been a better time for me, had I the ability to get help I sorely needed.
Today, I find myself more capable, older and more accomplished. I ask for help sometimes. Sometimes I should be asking for more. But at least I have made some important strides.
One of them is going to church on a regular basis. I am able to have some important involvement to assist in some good functions. It is helping to have a good routine. I just need the fortitude to hang in there during the rough , and as somebody said, those unexpected times....That is surely something to work at preparing for and protecting those areas in life.
How do you prepare yourself to adhere to strong conviction and healthy constitutional behaviors? (during unexpected times that precede an alcoholic bout)
