I Think I Have These Rights

 I have these “rights"...

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right? 

Maybe even a week or longer where things just are not working out? 

It’s frustrating when we are going through these times. 

Now maybe it’s different for you but, when things don’t go my way or the way I expect them to, my “rights” move in and try to convince me that my way is the only way and the best way. 

This crowds out not only reality, but also the ability for God to work in me and through me to show me what is meant to be. 

I have learned through these times and over the years to look for the good and hold fast to my knowledge and experience that my faith will see me through and my hopes will keep me looking for the positive… 

Check your experience… 

“I can watch my serenity level rise when I discard my expectations. But then my “rights” try to move in, and they too can force my serenity level down. I have to discard my “rights,” as well as my expectations,” Big Book pg 420. 

Lord, remind our hearts in times of struggle and discomfort that this will pass and to look for the good and not focus on the bad, AMEN. 

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 

Have a blessed day Y’all! 

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In Your Mind's Eye

In your mind’s eye… 

Have you ever noticed what your mind remembers in minute detail compared to other things that are foggy to the memory? 

Now maybe it’s different for you, but my magic magnifying mind likes to recall in exact detail the perceived wrongs it thinks I have experienced along with focusing on the faults in people, places, and things! 

Then on the other side it has trouble seeing my part in these matters as well as my part in wrongs I have caused! 

Luckily, my daily walk with Jesus, living the 12 Steps, and having a picket fence of friends who can keep me honest helps me to not let my warped mind fall into these illusions. 

I am free of the shackles of self-will and can now focus on the more important things in life – 

                           helping others, being of service, and seeking God’s will. 

How’s that working out for you? 

Is your mind constantly reminding you of its perceived wrongs you have incurred?.. 

Check your experience… 

“In this book you read again and again that faith did for us what we could not do for ourselves.” Big Book pg 70 

Lord, let us break free from the shackles of our self-centered will to free our minds and hearts from the illusions fueled by our fears, pride, and insecurities, AMEN. 

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 

Have a blessed day Y'all! 

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Street Smarts

There are book smarts, street smarts, and then there is wisdom... 

Most of us can claim to be graduates of the School of Hard Knocks. 

Experience teaches us much and we learn from our mistakes and even from our victories. 

Some of us can even claim advanced degrees from our School of Hard Knocks, but...

The ones I have learned the most from are the students of God's Word. 

Some have their undergraduate degrees from our Alma Mater, but ultimately their trust in the Lord and thirst for His Word gives them the wisdom we all naturally seek. 

From Who and where are you gaining your wisdom?..

Check your experience...

"Our ideas did not work. But the God idea did." Big Book pg. 50 

Lord fill us with Your wisdom that comes from Your Spirit and Word, AMEN. 

 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously" James 1:5

Have a blessed day Y'all! 

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