After talking to a few people today, it made me wonder. What is it that causes me fear and worry, anxiety? And the answer came as I listened to them. They had called about someone we know, who is near death. A person, who is so confused and in anxiety and emotional pain. Another, who is dealing with physical pain, and is facing a ruptured relationship.
The answer came in each instance. It’s what we hear over and over in meetings. What my sponsor reminded me of constantly. It’s part of my sobriety. And plain as the nose on my face. It’s the day. Today.
As long as I remain in the here and now, and don’t wander off into the future, I’m all right. But once I go out of bounds and begin projecting into “what if”, I begin to lose control. I begin to worry. I start that downward spiral into the negative. The idea that nothing ever works out is right there in my mind. I begin to suffer the loss of hope and faith.
We began to share about the idea of one day at a time and its value in our lives. What living this way has done for each one of us and how it has provided the doorway to so much grace in our lives. How practicing this day at a time has reinforced hope and faith and even love in our lives, making us aware of our reliance on a higher power.
I stay sober a day at a time. It’s all I have at this very moment. And I am grateful for this concept in my life. I try to start each and every day with this in mind in my prayers. I find great comfort in living in today.
Interesting enough, a friend was reminded of a prayer, which supports each day. I was happy to see this and plan to add it to my own: Lord, I pray that my faith may never fail. Remove the worries and care from my heart and remind me of Your love.