Courage

[caressa]

Courage is very important. Like a muscle, it is strengthened by use. - Ruth Gordon

All of us fear the unfamiliar at times; and it's nothing to be ashamed of to occasionally feel frightened by everyday events. We can still forget that God is always with us and, thus, allow fear to take over.

We're learning in recovery, though, that we can empower ourselves through the magic of belief. Acting as If we feel that extra bit of courage and that we sense God's presence protesing us can dissipate our fears and bring us new confidence. In doing this, we will gradually come to know the inner resources God has given us. The more we acknowledge our courage, the more it becomes a working part of our life.

We often unecessarily complicate matters by thinking we have to face things by ourselves. We forget that our spiritual program offers us ready relief from the terror of feeling alone. God offers us the strength and courage to meet each challenge. We only have to accept.

I will remember God's presence today and discover the courage to face my fears.

In God's Care (Meditations on Spirituality in Recovery)

[caressa]

Things often seem much easier to say than to do. I was just sharing with a friend how we were fearful of going out at night, especially in certain areas. I had to turn my fear over and ask for the courage and strength to do what I needed day and night. If God could keep me safe in the daytime, I had to trust Him to do so at night. That didn't mean, I could take chances and do things that weren't safe. It doesn't allow me to walk in front of a bus and not get hit.

Being paranoid is part of my disease.