ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE......

 

However you want to look at life.....just know that you can't lose.  You cant go wrong. It's not part of the plan.  There's no way not to get where you are going.  There's no way to miss your destination...IF GOD IS YOUR TARGET, YOU'RE IN LUCK, BECAUSE GOD IS SO BIG, YOU CAN'T MISS.

 

 

 

TODAY... I heard something, and I felt some peace, and I shared it with over 150 people, hoping they too would feel some peace.  I have this written down on my school binder, so I will be reminded at times when i feel i'm struggling or overwhelmed.  I truly believe "GOD GIVES YOU ENOUGH GRACE...FOR WHATEVER YOU FACE"  I hold onto that, and have repeated it and repeated it tonight.  Sometimes, it is a simple statement like that, yet it's so powerful... and can make a world of difference! I also know and believe and its been a true testament in many people's lifes...."GOD WON'T BIRNG YOU TO IT WITHOUT HELPING YOU THROUGH IT."

 

I see the world of addiction as a mainly quiet battle.  It's fought daily.  I fight and win by acting and living in a spiritual way.  I fight and win everytime I help a friend, go to meetings, or read about how to improve my life.  I move slowly but always forward.  Rushing will only tire me out.  (I love that song by Alabama.. it says "We rush and rush and don't know why, all you got to do is live and die,...I'm in a hurry and don't know why). My battle will go on for life.  I am a quiet fighter, but strong, for I don't fight alone, I have amazing people in my life. Praise God for that.

 

In reaching out to others and letting them know I care, I have discovered that I am really helping myself.  It doesn't mean I am willing to put myself or my recovery at risk, but it does mena that I need to be willing to carry the message and I need to be willing to help others and show them I care.

 

i am pretty open with people about being a recovering addict, even though some people don't get it.  This may ring true for other recovery addicts when i admit i have an inability to share my emotions and feelings with others.   Just think, it is very posible that someone has or will gain the insight right here that helps them either start or continue with their recovery.  What you do now, could very well save a life, it may sound dramatic,, but it is very true because we all know how many times the story of addiction ends very bad.  And by helping even if only one, thats huge!

 

ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE.... Today my list of things i'm grateful for goes on for miles....I will try to keep it brief today...

for people who say "I love you"

my job

my family

for all the luxuries in my life

sunrises and sensets

the most loving and caring heart

my health

friends

simplicity

and

laughter

honesty

Omgoodness.... i have a million things i am grateful for....

 

Because of HIS AMAZING GRACE...