February 8, 2010

Here is today's prayer:

Yes, Lord I hurt.
The pain is deep,
And I feel the mountains
Are so steep.
I cannot seem to stand.
Please, dear Lord,
Take my hand.
I cannot seem to find my way.
For me the sun
Is not shining today.
I know You're there;
I've felt Your presence near
But now, my Lord,
My heart is gripped with fear.
Lord, help the sun to shine
And to know
That You are mine.
Heal this pain I feel;
Make Your presence
Very real.
Today, Lord, I give You all.
Help me, dear Lord,
Not to fall.
And if I fall,
Hold me tight,
So I can feel
Your strength and might. Amen.

Taken from the 12 Step Prayer Book Second Edition (italics my addition), pg 24-25.

February 7, 2010

Here is today's quote:

"Though we cannot think alike may we not love alike?"

John Wesley

February 7, 2010

Here is today's prayer:

God, I turn my will and my life over to You this day for Your keeping. Your will, Lord, not mine. I ask you for Your guidance and direction. I will walk humbly with You and Your fellowman. You are giving me a grateful heart for my many blessings. You are removing the defects of character that stand in my way. You are giving me freedome from self-will.

Let love, compassion, and understanding be in my every thought, word, and deed this day. I release those to You who have mistreated me. I truly desire Your abundance of truth, love, harmony, and peace. As I go out today to do Your bidding, let me help anyone I can who is less fortunate than I. Amen.

Taken from the 12 Step Prayer Book Second Edition (italics my addition), pg 23.

February 6, 2010

Here is today's quote:

"Beware you are not swallowed up in books! An ounce of love is worth a pound of knowledge."

John Wesley

February 6, 2010

Here is today's prayer:

Thank You, God, for all You have given me.
Thank You for all You have taken from me.
But, most of all, I thank You, God, for what You've left me:
Recovery, along with peace of mind, faith, hope, and love. Amen.

Taken from the 12 Step Prayer Book Second Edition (italics my addition), pg 22.

February 5, 2010

Here is today's quote:

"Get all you can, save all you can and give all you can."

John Wesley

February 5, 2010

Here is today's prayer:

These are the gifts I ask of Thee,
Spirit Serene:
Strength for the daily task,
Courage to face the road,
Good cheer to help me
Bear the traveler's load;
And for the hours that come between,
An inward joy in all things heard and seen. Amen.

Taken from the 12 Step Prayer Book Second Edition (italics my addition), pg 20.