March 11, 2021 - Readings in Recovery: Step by Step

Step by Step

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Today, if I am tempted to try "just one" or "just one more night," let me have the honesty to admit that I have premeditated a slip or relapse and to find the wisdom "to change the things I can."  And a temptation is something I CAN change. Grant me the courage to do what the Program suggests when temptation calls - reach out to a sponsor, co-member, or even an online contact BEFORE I take the drink. Asking for help AFTER is too late. And if I don't have the sense to seek help before the drink, let me remember the yesterdays and mornings after and their hangovers, shakes, guilt, remorse, memory loss, fear, shame. Is any of that worth the instant gratification of a drink and, with all honesty, does my drinking history have even ONE drink? No! Today, if I am tempted, let me have the courage to muster the honesty to tell myself that I am premeditating a relapse, that a slip is a myth and that the consequence simply isn't worth it. And, today, I'll call for help. And our common journey continues. Step by step. - Chris M., 2021