There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.
~ 1 John 4:18 #fear
Love is allowing another person to be part of you. When we love someone, we feel the person inside of us. Spiritual love is letting our Higher Power become part of us. We feel our Higher Power inside of us. This is what is meant by “conscious contact” in Step Eleven.
When we were drinking and drugging, we kept others on the outside. Inside we felt bad, and we didn’t want anyone to be close to us.
We are now asked to open ourselves up to love and its healing power. Part of the joy of love comes from letting another person know us. You may even wonder, “Will people stick around if they really know me?” Love will answer, “Yes.”
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, let me trust your love. Then I can give up my fear.
Action for the Day
Today I’ll invite my Higher Power into my heart. I will practice conscious contact.
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