May 12

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
The program teaches us that when we turn our will and our life over to a Higher Power, that Higher Power will guide our lives. But, I asked myself, how will I know what to do? What is my Higher Power's responsibility and what is mine? The insight came: turn it over. God will show me what to do and how to do it. In a meeting, during meditation, reading or in conversations, an answer or idea comes. Once God gives me direction, I need to take action.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I remember that when You guide my life it goes smoother than when I try to control it myself.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
God knows better than I do what is best for me.

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April 30

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
"Turning it over" to my Higher Power is an exercise in accepting my limitations and a way of facing reality. I am saying, "This is too big for me; I am too weak, and it overwhelms me." I am letting go of a struggle which, in most cases, I could not hope to win. I am acknowledging there are some things too complicated, too difficult, and perhaps even too abstract for me to deal with at this moment. Maybe later, when I am able to break a big problem into little bits and pieces, I will once again take up the challenge. But not now. Not while it is bigger than I am.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
May I learn to live a manageable life by tackling manageable problems, and turning the rest over. May I comfortably accept my limitations.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
Today I will pick on problems my own size.

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June 19

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
While I was working on a jigsaw puzzle, I became aware of how much my life has been like this puzzle. Some pieces of my life fit into other pieces with ease, while some do not mesh at all. On reflection, I realize that when I surrender problems of my Higher Power, those pieces of my life go together easily. When I take over the controls, no matter how I push and tug, none of the pieces fit. When my negative emotions take over, the colors of the puzzle and the colors of my life do not blend. The puzzle could never be finished if I continue in that manner. When I relax and work with my brain instead of hostile feelings, the pieces seem to go together of their own volition - just like the parts of my life.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
When I struggle and flounder, help me to remember how jigsaw puzzles get put together.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
To solve a puzzle of life, turn it over and relax.

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May 25

REFLECTION FOR TODAY
Each morning I place myself and all my worries and problems into God's loving care. I ask my Higher Power to take charge of my life for this day. I surrender my mind, my body, my life and my will, asking for the strength and courage which I need to keep going. I turn my family and friends over to God also, asking that they be helped with their health, happiness, and any concerns they may have. When I have done this, I then ask for specific help with problems such as too little patience, intolerance, my habit of criticizing, and unforgiveness. This starts the day off on the right track for me.

MEDITATION FOR TODAY
Thank You, God, for being there so I can turn myself over to Your safekeeping.

TODAY I WILL REMEMBER
The day is easier when my concerns are in God's hands.

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