A friend of mine says every day, “Have a great day unless you have other plans.” That line always makes me laugh because for a long time in my life, I always had other plans. Most of them weren’t good, and none of them led anywhere I wanted to go.
In active addiction, my outlook was already decided before my feet hit the floor. Fear ran the show. Self-will ran the schedule. And God was usually invited in only after everything fell apart.
Long-term sobriety has changed that. Today I start my day by turning it over to a God of my own understanding and asking for a little direction instead of control. I still have plans, but I try to let God edit them as the day goes on.
That doesn’t mean every day is perfect. Some days are messy. Some days my attitude needs a serious adjustment. But recovery reminds me I don’t have to react to everything and I don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Today, having a great day isn’t about things going my way. It’s about staying connected, staying teachable, and trusting that if I let go of those “other plans,” God usually has something better in mind.
Good morning