Daily Reprieve - July

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July 17

BACK INTO HIS ARMS

“…If we remind ourselves that ‘it is better to comfort than to be comforted, to understand than to be understood, to love than to be loved,’ we will be following the intent of Step Eleven.” 12&12 p.103

“Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it.” 1 Peter 4:8 (The Message)

For what it's worth: The emptiness of alcoholism engulfed me when alcohol became more important to life than love. Once sober long enough in Alcoholics Anonymous, and I could feel the absence of love, I sought fulfillment in the love I felt from the people and a merciful God. They offered me Twelve Steps that taught me a way of life filled with love. Practicing these Steps day by day, I came to be able to love more than demand to be loved. All of my relationships improved, especially my closeness with my Heavenly Father. Today, when I feel distant, I know to find someone to love with a kind word or action. This always brings me back to my Heavenly Father's arms.

God bless you.
Joe W.