We Can Always Pray

When it seems we have no recourse, we can always pray.

Coming to believe that a Higher Power can help us and relieve us of our worry may take time if we have spent years trying to stop someone's drinking or worrying about how to keep the family together. From others in this program we can learn the steps to take. Becoming willing to pray is the first one.

We'll soon discover that the power of prayer is awesome. Here are six compelling reasons why:

(1) Prayer promises relief when we are anxious.

(2) Prayer connects us with our Higher Power when we feel isolated and full of fear.

(3) Prayer frees our minds from the obsession to plan other people's lives.

(4) Prayer helps us take action when we feel compelled to change the circumstances of our lives.

(5) Prayer becomes a wonderful resource to draw on when living through our painful moments.

(6) And prayer gives us the willingness to accept God's solution for every problem that plagues us.

I will utilize prayer today every time I wonder what I should do.

          from A Life of My Own by Karen Casey

I have no idea whether god does or does not exist and waste little time on seeking proof of god’s existence or lack thereof.  The thought-experiment of comparing days without god and without prayer vs days with god and with prayer has always proven that it always works better for me to act as if there is a kind benevolent god that will take care of my worrying as long as I do the next indicated thing aka the footwork. 

I am grateful for the mental techniques of prayer and meditation that get me out of fear into a mindset of faith and love.  This is the only way I know for me to have a life that works well enough for me to be sober and happy on a daily basis.  It is a lot better than intoxicated and/or suicidal.