Sunday, June 11, 2023
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
Reflection for the Day
Many of us have had difficulty ridding ourselves of the ravages of guilt. In my own case, during the early days in the program, I either misunderstood certain of the Steps or tried to apply them too quickly and too eagerly. The result was that I increased my feelings of guilt and worthlessness, rather than freeing myself as the Steps intend. Soon, though, I became at least willing to forgive myself, and I made a new beginning. I undertook all the soul-searching and cleansing Steps in our program as they were intended to be taken, and not from a below-ground position of crippling hate and guilt.
Have I made amends to myself?
Today I Pray
May I forgive myself as my Higher Power has forgiven me. May I know that if I am hanging on to an old satchel full of guilt, then I am not following the example my Higher Power has shown me. If my Higher Power, who has demonstrated forgiveness by leading me to this healing place, can forgive me, then so can I. May I not begrudge myself what a Higher Power has so generously offered.
Today I Will Remember
My Higher Power forgives; so must I.
Hazelden Foundation
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