May 10

Here is my daily meditation from Answers in the Heart:

• MAY 10 •
Love of certainty is a demand for guarantees in advance of action. — John Dewey

When we find ourselves wondering what we can do to bring our Higher Power into our life, let’s remember that’s not our job. Our Higher Power takes care of our conscious connection when the time is right. As addicts, we want to control everything, even the timing and manifestation of our Higher Power in our life. Luckily, it doesn’t work that way — our Higher Power is not our codependent. Our task is to work on willingness and openness, which is more than enough for one person. In the past, our willingness was based on a “What’s in it for me?” system: “Tell me what I’ll get from this, and maybe I’ll do it.” It was also based on control, which for many of us meant safety. Our willingness now comes from humility and a sincere desire to change. It shows faith in our recovery and in a Power greater and wiser than ourselves. To be willing is to surrender. I will Let Go and Let God.

God, I invite You into my life today. Please help me to be willing and open to You.