We used to depend on drinking for a lot of things. We
depended on drinking to help us enjoy things. It gave us
a “kick.” It broke down our shyness and helped us to have
a “good time.” We depended on drinking to help us when we
felt low physically. If we had a toothache or just a
hangover, we felt better after a few drinks. We depended
on drinking to help us when we felt low mentally. If we
had a tough day at the office or if we’d had a fight with
our wives, or if things just seemed against us, we felt
better under the influence of alcohol. For us alcoholics,
it got so that we depended on drinking for almost
everything. Have I gotten over that dependence on drinking?
Meditation For The Day
I believe that complete surrender of my life to God is
the foundation of serenity. God has prepared for us many
mansions. I do not look upon that promise as referring
only to the after-life. I do not look upon this life as
something to be struggled through, in order to get the
rewards of the next life. I believe that the Kingdom of
God is within us and we can enjoy “eternal life” here
and now.
Prayer For The Day
I pray that I may try to do God’s will. I pray that such
understanding, insight and vision shall be mine, and
shall make my life eternal, here and now.