November is the month of Gratitude. As we listen to those who share where they are, we often realize that our problems seem small in comparison to those who have just shared. We’ll look at each other and say we have nothing to complain about. How true! We often think that our problem is unsolvable. Just learning to listen to others is such a blessing for me. I hear the hurts, their problems and struggles. I begin to see reality as it is. Someone always has it worse than me. I pray that when I speak I give some assurance that Christ has the answer even if it means that I need to take the action to help. Someone listened to me. She was my Sponsor and she assured me that there is a solution. Christ is the answer! When in fear, Christ is the love that cast out all fear. When we experience difficult times, I believe that Christ will use that difficulty to help us grow and help others who are going through that same difficulty. I’ve been without a job or even a place to stay. I can remember living in fear that I would lose my home because my husband had lost his job. By the time I got to Recovery I didn’t have a home to worry about. I didn’t have a job either. I can remember those things weren’t important. I couldn’t stay sober! In meetings I learned to listen. I heard that spiritual principles would solve all my problems! How?? I learned so much because now nothing was more important. I had no power and I was told there was a Higher Power and I would get everything I needed and I did. I am grateful for God’s view. He wants us to help each other. We gain compassion for others. It becomes hard to see anyone hurt the way you hurt before. When my son called drinking years ago, I couldn’t take listening to him. If I hurt like that, I know that my heavenly father loves me just like that. He works everything for our good. Oh! Thank my father for His loving wisdom of Recovery. My son too is no longer drinking. He came to see me this week. His company filed bankruptcy. He sat there calm. We talked about what was happening but I could see he and his wife were at peace. They smiled and we talked about the Provision of God. I know he will be alright. He has a wonderful relationship with the Father now and I am so happy to see the difference that Christ and his relationship has made in my son. I want everyone to know that Christ will Provide — Healing, Financial, whatever we need!!! Bless His Holy Name!!! When you help others, you are blessed.
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