Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020
Today’s Gift from Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is:
I thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work and my God. — Helen Keller
None of us ever wanted to be addicts. Many see addiction as an obstacle that slows us down and holds us back; while that might be the case, in recovery we learn that our disease can give us a new level of understanding. Now that we are sober, we are blessed to be open to others and patient with ourselves. Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf, told of how her problems became her biggest gift. Through them, she found true meaning in her life.
We can accept our handicap—our addiction—and learn from it. The truth is, we’re all handicapped in some way. Recovery is about facing our addiction and learning to live with it. When we come face to face with our handicaps and our obstacles, we discover our need for our Higher Power.
Prayer for the Day
Higher Power, help me see myself as I really am. Give to me the serenity that comes from accepting my handicaps.
Action for the Day
Today I’ll list all the ways I am handicapped. I’ll ask myself, “What gift does each of these hold for me?”
Hazelden Foundation
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