July 4 Independence Day - It's time for me to become willing to do what
it takes to recover my personal responsibility, even if that means
giving over the financial reins to another. Just as there are paradoxes
in the Steps - admitting my life's unmanageablility in order that it
become manageable again, surrendering to a Higher Power in order to
become liberated - there will be other paradoxes in my recovery.
Allowing a trusted family member or professional to take over management
of my finances in order for me to become fiscally responsible may be
one of those paradoxes. I have proved that I am powerless over gambling -
and over the emotional highs and lows that went with it. Now is the
time to give up my lonely disaster course and begin to interact with
others, accepting any help my Higher Power provides.
Have I accepted that, although my recovery is my own, I sometimes need to count on others for their help and encouragement?
Today I Pray - May the Gamblers Anonymous Program, with God's help, give
me a chance to live a steady, creative, outreaching life. May I accept
the strength others offer me, as I willingly share my strength with
others. May I realize on this Declaration of Independence Day that I,
too, have a celebration of freedom - from my gambling addiction.
Today I Will Remember - To celebrate my personal freedom.
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