One Day at a Time in Al-Anon:
It seems strange, when I think of it, that God is most vivid to my consciousness when I am in the depths of despair, and all I can say to Him is: “God help me!”
And He does help us when we turn to Him in our great need, for “man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.” An equally imperative reason for prayer is to acknowledge our gratitude. Gratitude is in itself a wholesome and healing force and it becomes all the more real when we make it a regular part of our prayers.
Those of us who lived so long with alcoholism, and can now enjoy the recovery of a loved one from this sickness, have good reasons for prayers of gratitude.
Today’s Reminder:
I will keep myself aware of the many blessings that come to me each day and remember to be thankful for them.
“You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy.”
—Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet