Step 3: . We made a decision to turn our life and will over to the care of God.

March 8

Scripture reading for today: Psalm 5 and 6, Proverbs 2

After yesterday’s list that reminds us of how “common” we are – today’s list is a lot more inspirational. The Twelve Steps A Spiritual Journey A Working Guide For Healing (RPI Publishing, Inc. 1994) has a list (see p. 255) of milestones in recovery that are downright dreamy. Read these, setting aside for just a minute your pile of problems, and instead, think about your potential – if you will choose to make a decision to turn your life over to God.

• We feel comfortable with people, including authority figures.
• We have a strong identity and generally approve of ourselves.
• We accept and use personal criticism in a positive way.
• As we face our own life situation, we find we are attracted by strengths and understand the weaknesses in our relationships with other people.
• We are recovery8ing through loving and focusing on ourselves; we accept responsibility for our own thoughts and actions.
• We feel comfortable standing up for ourselves when it is appropriate.
• We are enjoying peace and serenity, trusting that God is guiding our recovery.
• We love people who love and take care of themselves.
• We are free to feel and express our feelings een when they cause us pain.
• WE have a healthy sense of self-esteem.
• We are developing new skills that allow us to initiate and complete ideas and projects.
• We take prudent action by considering alternative behaviors and possible consequences.
• We rely more and more on Christ as our Higher Power.

Thought for today: My prayer is that for today you will allow yourself to dare to dream about your potential. Pause to prepare. May today be the day you come one step closer to living your big dreams.

Thought for tomorrow: God reminds us, I heard your call in the nick of time; the day you needed me, I was there to help. Well, now is the right time to listen, the day to be helped. 2 Corinthians 6:2 The Message

March 8
Teresa McBean

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