Let Go and Let God

. . . praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.  12x12, p. 96

When I "Let Go and Let God," I think more clearly and wisely. Without having to think about it, I quickly let go of things that cause me immediate pain and discomfort. Because I find it hard to let go of the kind of worrisome thoughts and attitudes that cause me immense anguish, all I need do during those times is allow God, as I understand Him, to release them for me, and then and there, I let go of the thoughts, memories and attitudes that are troubling me.

When I receive help from God, as I understand Him, I can live my life one day at a time and handle whatever challenges that come my way. Only then can I live a life of victory over alcohol, in comfortable sobriety.

For years in recovery, I used to do a thought experiment with my god consciousness.  Some days I would turn my worries over to god as best I could while going about my day.  Other days I would do all my own worrying (I had a lot of practice and was presumably good at doing my own worrying).  Invariably, the days which I turned my worries over to god and did the next indicated thing always went better than the days I wasted doing my own worrying without god.  I no longer do that experiment. 

Now I turn my worries over to god as best I can and simply do the next indicated thing.  Many would call that being mindful or living in the moment.  Whatever it is called, it works a LOT better for me to live like that.

I am grateful for resources that teach me how to live in the present moment.  I feel better, get a lot more done and am much happier.