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Searching and Fearless Inventory
January 7, 2023 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading from the Book, “The life recovery Bible writes about the fourth step.”We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” Taking this step four seems impossible, but I think I’ll get through it with God’s help. I finished my list of resentments of others and why I had this bitterness against family members, friends, or institutions. Well, I’m getting close to putting closure on my resentment list. Back in the day, I resented everyone who was disrespectful to me or disrespectful to loved ones. I was the one to point out your charter defects when I was drinking alcohol and…
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Fear in Recovery
November 19, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading from the Bible writes, “What to do when you are afraid?” I have always been afraid my entire life, and I have feared people. Fear that they can hear what I’m thinking, fear of people touching me, talking to me, and of having children. People were not to be trusted because of what my biological mother would say to me, such as, ‘I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.” she said, “I’ll have your tubes tied so you won’t have children.” I believed her; I was only eight years old when she told me that. What…
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Eternal Life With God
November 10, 2022 Dear God, good morning. This morning I read about “Eternal Life.” The definition of “Eternal Life” Is a free gift of God to those who believe in Jesus Christ.” (Google) Or from the Christianity website writes, “Eternal life traditionally refers to continued life after death.” “Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me, and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hands. John 10:27-28 John was one of your disciples who loved you very much, Jesus. He writes about loving you and praising you. He writes, “The…
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God’s Faithfulness in Recovery
November 13, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading from God’s Promises for every day writes, “What the Bible has to say, “God’s faithfulness.” God, you are healing me as I write to you. It’s taken years for me to believe in you and your promises. It writes, “The Lord says, “This day is like the time of Noah to me. I promised then that I would never flood the world again. In the same way, I promise I will not be angry with you or punish you again. The mountains may disappear, and the hills may come to an end, but my love will never disappear; my promise of…
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Eternal Life in Recovery
November 9, 2022 Dear God, good morning. This morning I read about “Eternal Life.” The definition of “Eternal Life” Is a gift of God to those who believe in Jesus Christ.” (Google) Or from the Christianity website writes, “Eternal life traditionally refers to continued life after death.” “Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me, and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of My hands. John 10:27-28 John was one of your disciples who loved you very much, Jesus. He writes about loving you and praising you. He writes, “The…
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Doubt in Sobriety
November 7, 2022 DoubDear God, good morning. Today’s reading from God’s Promises forever day writes, What to do when you doubt yourself? Doubting myself is something I do all the time unconsciously. In the Bible, it writes, ” But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those troubled and do good for others. ” James 3:16-18 I need not second guess myself. It’s been a habit for a long time. Please help me not to second guess myself. I need wisdom from you, Jesus, and I love the Sermon on…
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Jesus is My Friend
October 29, 2022 Dear God, good morning. Today’s reading from God’s Promises for every day writes about “Jesus is your friend.” You are my Father, and you are my salvation. You are my confidant, and you are my love. The Bible says, ” This is my command: Love others as I have loved you. The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends. John 15:12-14 You died for my sins Lord, You died a terrible death, and it upsets me that you died on the cross. Ever since the movie Passion of Christ came out in theaters, I saw you suffer a horrible death. The…
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Rebel Without a Clue
October 27, 2022 Dear God, good morning. I’m sick with a terrible cough and body aches. I wanted to have my commune with you this morning. I still feel weak physically, and my coughing still lingers. It is probably the flu, and my headache went away. Thank you, Jesus. Today’s reading is from God’s Promises, for every day writes, ” What to do when you feel rebellious.?” I was always a rebel who resisted rules. I was a wild child running around Boston at fourteen, and I knew every train station in Boston and the surrounding towns. The Department of Youth Services (DYS) was responsible for my safety and…
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Health and Recovery
October 26, 2022 Dear God, good morning. I finally went to the doctor yesterday for a consistent cough for the past two weeks. Now I feel clammy, hot, and tired. The X-ray department took x-rays of my chest. Hopefully, I don’t have the Flu. I need to call Liz and cancel this upcoming trip to Albany, New York, for this coming Saturday, October 28. I feel weak and tired, but I can’t sleep. Please help me feel better, Jesus. Today, I need to rest before I get sick. Part of self-care is taking care of your health. Today’s reading is about “What to do when you feel lonely?” I don’t…
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Feeling Guilty is the in Past
October 24, 2022 Dear God, good morning. I need your help to quit smoking cigarettes. I keep waking up coughing, like last night. Please help me stop smoking and stay stopped. Gary was sweet, making coffee for us. Today’s reading in God’s Promises forever day states,” What to do when you feel guilty?” Since I was a child, my biological parents have made me feel guilty. I felt guilty all the time as a child. When my mother was pregnant, she blamed me for losing our brother, Richard Dean Landers. I did not know my mother was having severe labor pains. I was so angry at my mother for physically…
