November
Life isn’t always that bowl full of cherries. It’s sometimes very difficult and painful and we don’t feel prepared for it.
~ Thelma Elliott
The loss of an intimate friend, the death of a spouse, the failure to get a promotion—each can devastate us, at least for a time. It’s really not possible to be emotionally prepared for many of the experiences we are destined to have. We can, however, grow accustomed to letting our Higher Power walk us through every situation. And as we grow in our acceptance of God’s presence, we will discover that no experience can fully devastate us again.
The blessing that is present through painful encounters is the awareness that we are never alone. God never forces us to walk through trouble by ourselves. No opportunity to grow will ever be devoid of God’s presence. God is here, now, awaiting our request for help. Asking will result in a wave of peacefulness followed by a sense of wellbeing that will not leave us as long as we keep our hearts open to God.
I will invite God to be with me throughout the day today. Knowing that God is present will make every experience easier to handle.
© 1994 by Hazelden Foundation
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