The Last Promise... Does come true on a daily basis

Recovery
#1

We will suddenly realize that God is doing for us what we could not do for ourselves.
— ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84

The last Promise in the Big Book came true for me on the very first day of sobriety. God kept me sober that day, and on every other day I allowed Him to operate in my life. He gives me the strength, courage and guidance to meet my responsibilities in life so that I am then able to reach out and help others stay sober and grow. He manifests within me, making me a channel of His word, thought and deed. He works with my inner self, while I produce in the outer world, for He will not do for me what I can do for myself. I must be willing to do His work, so that He can function through me successfully.

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#2

When I made a decision to turn my life ( thoughts ) and will (actions) over the the care of God (trust) as I understood Him….. I realized HE was doing for me( keeping me sober) what I couldn’t do for myself. That’s what taking step 3 is all about.
The key to spirituality is to have a relationship ( friendship) with my higher power. I talk to Him. Hand over my fears. I know He’s got me.
However I must start each day with that connection through prayer & meditation. My daily readings. Continuous prayer throughout the day.
These actions softened my heart so I could forgive those I had resented. :pray::peace_symbol:

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#3

@kim239746 ... You're AWESOME. Thank you for the inspiration and foundation that you have laid over the course of your sobriety.

:tada::tada: CONGRATULATIONS :tada::tada: on your 11389 days of continuous days of sobriety. It's proof that doing it one day at a time truly works.
For that I am grateful to call you friend.