Alcoholics Anonymous, page 58 states, “Some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas and the result was nil until we let go absolutely.” Even if my old ideas were learned in recovery being open-minded is still a key to my spiritual growth. I must accept that my knowledge and experience is…
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love, Where there is injury, pardon, Where there is doubt, faith, Where there is despair, hope, Where there is darkness, light, Where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled…
Father Mychal F. Judge, OFM Former chaplain to the New York Fire Department was killed on September 11, 2001. Lord, take me where You want me to go; Let me meet who You want me to meet; Tell me what You want me to say, and Keep me out of Your way.
During my early recovery my future was very uncertain. I was overwhelmed with facing the harm I had caused during my addiction. A therapist gave me this prayer. Struggling with recovery and the concept of a Higher Power, this prayer seemed to speak through me directly to the God I then understood not at all….