Daily Reprieve - September

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September 3

A BLESSING IN DISGUISE

"The insidiousness of alcoholism is an appalling thing." Alcoholics Anonymous, page 382, (4th Edition)

"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, have never abandoned anyone who searches for you." Psalm 9: 10

For what it's worth: Insidious alcoholism and built-in mistrust combined to create an empty, agonizing soul. Blinded by denial, I could not see the cause, but I could feel the deep inner pain that drove me to seek relief in Alcoholics Anonymous. There, with the drink gone, I was able to see the problem and was given a way out of my agony. During my painful searching years, many people told me I needed to have God in my life. But I could not trust, so how? The caring, sober drunks in Alcoholics Anonymous told me how. Living the Twelve Steps one day at a time was the answer. Applying that solution for years now, my soul overflows with joy...most days. On the other days, my soul survives by trusting God loves me too much to ever abandon me. Those days are a blessing in disguise, building even more trust in His love.

God bless you.
Joe W.