I believe God gave me the gift of sobriety to protect, love and cherish. It has protected me against taking a drink over the last 12 years. I know I can reach out to God in any hour of temptation , grasp that gift tightly, and ask that the thought of drinking be removed at once. It works for me. Therefore if I was to take a drink I would be throwing my gift back into God’s face, in a manner of speaking, which I have no right to do .I pray that you may reach out and accept that wonderful gift that I know God is extending. I know it available and is proof by the many  alcoholics who have received it and hold onto it with their life. What a blessing.

My daily routine involves waking up and praying. I pray for the health, happiness, safety and security of my family and friends. I am very careful not to pray for myself with the exception of health and longevity so that I may be of use to my family, friends and the suffering alcoholic. I do not pray for material things. In doing so I feel my spiritual foundation is sound.  Today I pray that communion with God becomes part of your life. It is a feeling that is indescribable. God Bless you always!

It was a few months into my sobriety, back in 2004, that my faith in God began to return. For many years prior, in active drinking, I had lost faith. I believed God was punishing me for my way of living and the only time I reached out to him was when I begged him to let me die, which was everyday.  I am grateful that he must of had other plans for me.

My faith today is very strong. He is always there for me during the day when I need to commune with him. I believe that he is listening and loves me. For those of you struggling with active addiction , I say he loves you too and the gift of sobriety will be granted to you if you extend your hand out to him. I you are one in sobriety who finds your self struggling, just reach out for God’s hand and know you have been chosen to live a better way than  you did in  active drinking. I know its tough but just believe and you are going to be given the greatest gift of your life. God bless you!