Meditation reading for Friday January 13, 2023

GOOD ORDERLY DIRECTION —

Sometimes we find help and power in staying sober, yet feel naked and alone when facing other problems. Some alcoholics see their Higher Power as a "sobering-up God" who has said, "I'll help you with your drinking problem, but you're on your own in everything else.

The true way to practice AA's principles in all of our affairs is to view everything as spiritual, as being under God's direction and influence. God is with us in our homes, in our workplace, on the highway, or wherever we go. There is no place and no action that is beyond God's scrutiny and power.

We should reflect on this truth when we are frustrated or struggling with some issue. God will be with us as a protecting, guiding presence in all our activities and relationships. And when we truly understand this, we will find surprising reserves of courage in situations that used to frighten us. This is true even when we are not certain of the outcome of a situation.

I will know that God is with me in all of my affairs today, in all that I think, say, or do.