Daily Reprieve - June - Bluidkiti's Alcohol and Drug Addictions Recovery Help/Support Forums

bluidkiti · 06-16-2014, 12:04 PM

June 19

HIS STUBBORN MULE

"Self-seeking will slip away." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 84

"Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." Psalm 32:9

For what it's worth: My alcoholism enslaved me in a dark, bottomless pit of self-centeredness for years. Being rid of the drink is only the beginning of climbing out of that pit. It still calls to me, so my battle with self is ongoing. Thanks to God's grace and years of practicing the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, self-seeking is slowly slipping away. But despite my best efforts and prayers, the senseless, selfish mule in me wants to run wild. I want what I want when I want it. I insist on my way and my will. And I pursue my wants instead of being happy that all of my needs have been provided. I am deeply grateful that God loves donkeys like me. He is overwhelmingly generous and merciful with me. And He is so patient with this stubborn mule of His. Thank you, Heavenly Father.

God bless you.
Joe W.

06-16-2014, 12:04 PM	#19
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 76,439	June 19 HIS STUBBORN MULE "Self-seeking will slip away." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 84 "Do not be like a senseless horse or mule that needs a bit and bridle to keep it under control." Psalm 32:9 For what it's worth: My alcoholism enslaved me in a dark, bottomless pit of self-centeredness for years. Being rid of the drink is only the beginning of climbing out of that pit. It still calls to me, so my battle with self is ongoing. Thanks to God's grace and years of practicing the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, self-seeking is slowly slipping away. But despite my best efforts and prayers, the senseless, selfish mule in me wants to run wild. I want what I want when I want it. I insist on my way and my will. And I pursue my wants instead of being happy that all of my needs have been provided. I am deeply grateful that God loves donkeys like me. He is overwhelmingly generous and merciful with me. And He is so patient with this stubborn mule of His. Thank you, Heavenly Father. God bless you. Joe W. __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.

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